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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.

Chinese exports have replaced the EU as the lifeline of Russia’s economy

Econographics Sep 16, 2025

The Supreme Court’s decision on Trump tariffs will have lasting impact on US economic statecraft

By Stephanie Connor

Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules, the case will shape US economic policy for years to come.
Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Chinese exports have replaced the EU as the lifeline of Russia’s economy

New Atlanticist Aug 11, 2025

The US-EU trade agreement is not set in stone. This presents pitfalls and opportunities.

By Charles Lichfield

The trade and tariff deal recently struck in Scotland has several important elements that are yet to be determined.
Economy & Business European Union
Chinese exports have replaced the EU as the lifeline of Russia’s economy

Fast Thinking Aug 1, 2025

What to watch as Trump ratchets up global tariffs

By Atlantic Council

US President Donald Trump will raise tariffs on nearly every US trading partner. Atlantic Council experts take stock of what this means for the global economy.
Brazil Economy & Business

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Events

Public Event Wed, October 29, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

Supply chain resilience for aerospace and defense
Defense Industry Defense Policy Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Online Event Tue, October 28, 2025 • 5:30 pm ET

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on the Trump-Xi meeting and a strategy for China

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, shares his views on the trajectory of the US-China relationship and his vision for a winning US strategy amid global competition.

China Economy & Business National Security Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Tue, October 21, 2025 • 3:00 pm ET

What to expect at APEC and beyond: A conversation with Nicholas Burns
China Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy Trade and tariffs
Public Event Mon, October 20, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

Panama’s vision for the canal’s next chapter
Americas Central America Economy & Business Energy & Environment
Online Event Mon, October 6, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Navigating China’s impact: Strategies for Latin America and Africa
Africa China Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business
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The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center broadens understanding of regional transformations and delivers constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance hemispheric prosperity.

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Content

Econographics

Feb 22, 2024

Chinese exports have replaced the EU as the lifeline of Russia’s economy

By Niels Graham

Two years after the initial invasion, Russia’s imports have stabilized. New industrial and consumer exports from from China have replaced trade from the US, EU, and G7.

China
Economic Sanctions

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Graham cited in the Telegraph on Chinese EV market

Read the full article here.

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Bakir for The New Arab: How Ethiopia’s Red Sea deal could impact Israel, Egypt, and the UAE

By Atlantic Council

East Africa
Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Tabaqchali in Iraq Business News: What Next after a Gangbuster Year

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business
International Markets

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Aboudouh in Chatham House: Yes, China pressured Iran on Red Sea attacks – but only to protect its own ships

By Atlantic Council

China
Conflict

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Wechsler joins Bloomberg to discuss US strikes against Houthis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Lichfield interviewed by VOA on the state of the Russian economy

Read the full interview here.

Economic Sanctions
Macroeconomics

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
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Experts

Fellow

Laura Shen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative Indo-Pacific Security Initiative

Artificial Intelligence China

Fellow

José Manuel Restrepo

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business English

Fellow

Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

Staff

Lize de Kruijf

Program Assistant, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Dutch Economic Sanctions

Staff

Jessie Yin

Assistant Director, GeoEconomics Center

GeoEconomics Center

China Chinese

Staff

Enrique Millán-Mejía

Senior Fellow, Economic Development

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Colombia
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Events

Online Event Mon, November 17, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

What comes next after Chile’s presidential election?
Americas Civil Society Elections Latin America
Public Event Wed, November 19, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Why US economic security runs through Central America
Central America Economy & Business Latin America Trade and tariffs
Public Event Thu, December 11, 2025 • 1:00 pm ET

2025 Critical Minerals Supply Chains Summit
Defense Industry Economy & Business Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security