Trade and tariffs

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Trump Tariff Tracker

The second Trump administration has embarked on a novel and aggressive tariff policy to address a range of economic and national security concerns. This tracker monitors the evolution of these tariffs and provides expert context on the economic conditions driving their creation—along with their real-world impact.

Graham cited in the Telegraph on Chinese EV market

New Atlanticist Jul 28, 2025

Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

By Frances Burwell

Many elements of the Turnberry deal still need to be finalized, and the difficult process could drive the two sides even further apart.

Economy & Business European Union

Fast Thinking Jul 27, 2025

How big a deal is the new US-EU trade announcement?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts unpack the framework for a trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday in Scotland.

Economy & Business European Union

Econographics Jul 21, 2025

Why European businesses are now stuck in the middle of an EU-China storm

By Alisha Chhangani

If relations continue to deteriorate, the world’s three major economies could find themselves in economic conflict and European businesses will be caught squarely in the middle.

China Economy & Business

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Events

Online Event Thu, July 31, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

Unpacking the new US-EU trade deal

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union Trade and tariffs

Online Event Tue, July 29, 2025 • 10:30 am ET

One year later: Venezuela’s presidential election and the road ahead

Americas Civil Society Corruption Democratic Transitions

Online Event Fri, July 11, 2025 • 10:30 am ET

What comes next for transatlantic trade

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union Trade and tariffs

Public Event Thu, July 10, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on the future of US-Africa trade and security

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau joins the Atlantic Council while he is in Washington, DC for a summit between West African leaders and US President Donald Trump.

North & West Africa Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense Trade and tariffs

Public Event Fri, June 6, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

A deep dive into US-Guatemala economic and security cooperation

Americas Economy & Business Latin America Northern Triangle

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New Atlanticist

Feb 22, 2024

The US-EU Trade and Technology Council has been a success. Now build on that success.

By L. Daniel Mullaney

A trade agreement foundation would go a long way toward ensuring US-EU engagement across different administrations and commissions.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Feb 21, 2024

It’s a new era for US-India relations, except at the WTO. That needs to change.

By Mark Linscott

Now is the time for the United States and India to build on bilateral successes to find common ground in the World Trade Organization.

Economy & Business India

MENASource

Feb 15, 2024

Unraveling Egypt’s political economy puzzle: It’s more than just economics

By Racha Helwa

Egypt's economy continues to operate using piecemeal economic reforms, which are hindered by strong Nasser-era remnants, resulting in a slow and inconsistent pattern of implementation.

Corruption Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 15, 2024

Braw quoted in Fokus on the neutrality of merchant fleets

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in Fokus discussing the neutrality of merchant fleets (original source in Swedish).

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Spotlight

Trump Tariff Tracker

Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

How big a deal is the new US-EU trade announcement?

Why European businesses are now stuck in the middle of an EU-China storm

Watch

Events

Unpacking the new US-EU trade deal

One year later: Venezuela’s presidential election and the road ahead

What comes next for transatlantic trade

President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on the future of US-Africa trade and security

A deep dive into US-Guatemala economic and security cooperation

Programs

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Graham cited in the Telegraph on Chinese EV market

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The US-EU Trade and Technology Council has been a success. Now build on that success.

It’s a new era for US-India relations, except at the WTO. That needs to change.

Unraveling Egypt’s political economy puzzle: It’s more than just economics

Braw quoted in Fokus on the neutrality of merchant fleets

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