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.

Lipksy quoted in Bloomberg on how Scott Bessent has emerged as the key voice for markets in the Trump administration

New Atlanticist Apr 11, 2025

Want to understand the US-China trade war? Start with soybeans and batteries.

As Washington and Beijing hit each other with new tariffs, two goods—soybeans and lithium-ion storage batteries—offer a window into the larger trade war.

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New Atlanticist Apr 10, 2025

China is ready to ‘eat bitterness’ in the trade war. What about the US?

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

As the US imposes a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports, officials in Beijing are turning to a belief that Chinese people will endure hardships in service of a national goal.

China Economy & Business

Fast Thinking Apr 10, 2025

What to expect as Trump’s trade war zeroes in on China

By Atlantic Council

On April 9, US President Donald Trump announced that he would suspend many of his “liberation day” import tariffs—but he raised the tariff on China to 145 percent.

China Economy & Business

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An allied approach to de-risking the tech supply chain

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US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the future for US-EU trade

An #ACFRONTPAGE Event—US Trade Representative Katherine Tai discusses how the United States and European Union should adapt the transatlantic trade relationship at the eightieth anniversary of the Bretton Woods system.

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By Melanie Hart

On April 8th, 2025, Global China Hub senior director Melanie Hart was quoted in a Bloomberg article on Beijing’s response to tariffs.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 11, 2025

Global China Hub senior director Melanie Hart in AP

By Melanie Hart

On April 9th, 2025, Global China Hub senior director Melanie Hart spoke to AP about Beijing’s response to tariffs.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 11, 2025

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Wen-Ti Sung on tariffs

By Wen-Ti Sung

From April 4th to 10th, Global China Hub nonresident fellow spoke to several news outlets about Beijing’s response to tariffs, including:

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 11, 2025

Want to understand the US-China trade war? Start with soybeans and batteries.

As Washington and Beijing hit each other with new tariffs, two goods—soybeans and lithium-ion storage batteries—offer a window into the larger trade war.

Brazil China

New Atlanticist

Apr 11, 2025

To understand the impact of Trump’s tariff war, watch the bond market and the Fed—not just the stock market

By Hung Tran

The state of the US Treasuries and US dollar funding markets, as well as actions of the Federal Reserve, are where to focus attention.

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Apr 10, 2025

China is ready to ‘eat bitterness’ in the trade war. What about the US?

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

As the US imposes a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports, officials in Beijing are turning to a belief that Chinese people will endure hardships in service of a national goal.

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Spotlight

Trump Tariff Tracker

Want to understand the US-China trade war? Start with soybeans and batteries.

China is ready to ‘eat bitterness’ in the trade war. What about the US?

What to expect as Trump’s trade war zeroes in on China

Watch

Events

From rhetoric to reality: Nearshoring in the Americas

Can Europe get competitive? Insights from Mario Draghi’s competitiveness report

An allied approach to de-risking the tech supply chain

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the future for US-EU trade

Mexico’s path forward: A conversation with Diana Alarcón

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Lipksy quoted in Bloomberg on how Scott Bessent has emerged as the key voice for markets in the Trump administration

Lipsky quoted in AP News on the escalating trade war between the US and China

Mullaney quoted in Politico on the Trump administration’s ability to reach trade deals within the 90-day pause

Lipsky featured in Politico’s podcast EU Confidential on the Trump administration’s reversal on reciprocal tariffs

Global China Hub senior director Melanie Hart featured in Bloomberg

Global China Hub senior director Melanie Hart in AP

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Wen-Ti Sung on tariffs

Want to understand the US-China trade war? Start with soybeans and batteries.

To understand the impact of Trump’s tariff war, watch the bond market and the Fed—not just the stock market

China is ready to ‘eat bitterness’ in the trade war. What about the US?

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