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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.

Turkey’s approach to Africa can shed light on NATO’s future engagement on the continent

New Atlanticist Aug 1, 2025

How Donald Trump remade global trade

By Josh Lipsky

The US president has smashed the system, but the speed and scale of the smashing owes to a system that had been growing increasingly brittle for years. 
Economy & Business International Markets
Turkey’s approach to Africa can shed light on NATO’s future engagement on the continent

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
Turkey’s approach to Africa can shed light on NATO’s future engagement on the continent

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

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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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TURKEYSource

Dec 20, 2023

Turkey’s approach to Africa can shed light on NATO’s future engagement on the continent

By Sine Özkaraşahin

Turkey’s strategy in Africa offers lessons for NATO on how to fill the power vacuum left by France's fading footprint on the continent.

Africa Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Dec 20, 2023

What’s behind the attacks on ships in the Red Sea

By Ellen Wald

Houthis have increased drone and missile attacks against commercial ships in the area, and companies are suspending routes through the Suez Canal.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Dec 20, 2023

By the numbers: The global economy in 2023

By GeoEconomics Center experts

Our GeoEconomics Center experts take you inside the numbers that mattered—including many you may have missed—in 2023.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Tran cited by The Guardian on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

Read the full article here.

International Markets Oil and Gas

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Tran interviewed by the BBC on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

Watch the full interview here.

International Markets Oil and Gas

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Tran cited by Semafor on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

Read the full article here.

International Markets Oil and Gas
Ships on Red Sea

Econographics

Dec 18, 2023

What attacks in the Red Sea could mean for the global economy

By Hung Tran

Recent missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels have escalated regional tensions and disrupted global trade. Large shipping companies are now avoiding the route, causing significant costs and delays, which is impacting the the already fragile economy.

Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Dec 18, 2023

Tran cited by Business Insider on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

Read the full article here.

International Markets Oil and Gas

In the News

Dec 18, 2023

Dollar Dominance Monitor featured and Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on de-dollarization

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International Markets Macroeconomics

In the News

Dec 16, 2023

Graham cited by Bloomberg on China’s financing shift to manufacturing

Read the full article here.

China International Markets
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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

Fellow

Mahnaz Khan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Geopolitics & Energy Security National Security

Fellow

Amir Hayek

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic English

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Sergio Guzmán

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Americas Caribbean
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