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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.

Bidenomics invites a global economy full of fences, to the United States’ detriment

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
Bidenomics invites a global economy full of fences, to the United States’ detriment

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
Bidenomics invites a global economy full of fences, to the United States’ detriment

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

Tue, February 21, 2023 • 3:30 pm ET

Roundtable on Turkish foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa
Economy & Business Middle East North & West Africa Politics & Diplomacy
Online Event Wed, February 15, 2023 • 3:30 pm ET

The next chapter of US-Brazil relations: A readout of the Biden-Lula meeting
Americas Brazil Climate Change & Climate Action Democratic Transitions
Public Event Tue, January 17, 2023 • 3:00 pm ET

A conversation with Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Chair of CARICOM Philip Davis

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – What is Prime Minister of The Bahamas and CARICOM Chair Philip Davis’ vision for the future of the US-Caribbean relationship?
Americas Geopolitics & Energy Security Inclusive Growth Politics & Diplomacy
Online Event Wed, January 11, 2023 • 11:00 am ET

Soft landing? The global economy in 2023
Africa Americas China Economy & Business
Online Event Tue, December 20, 2022 • 11:00 am ET

A conversation with Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso
Americas Economy & Business Latin America Rule of Law
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At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future.

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The Europe Center promotes leadership, strategies, and analysis to ensure a strong, ambitious, and forward-looking transatlantic relationship.

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The Global Energy Center develops and promotes pragmatic and nonpartisan policy solutions designed to advance global energy security, enhance economic opportunity, and accelerate pathways to net-zero emissions.

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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

United States President Joe Biden speaks during an event on Bidenomics at Prince George's Community College. The economy remains a vulnerability for Biden in polls despite positive economic data in recent months, as recent data on a manufacturing boom, job gains, strong gross domestic product growth and easing inflation fail to resonate with voters.

New Atlanticist

Oct 24, 2023

Bidenomics invites a global economy full of fences, to the United States’ detriment

By Kaush Arha

Instead of hiding behind its own fences, the United States is better served rallying the world in fencing off Chinese economic coercion.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Oct 18, 2023

Experts react: Will Venezuela now hold freer elections and get sanctions relief?

By Atlantic Council experts

On October 17, Venezuela’s government and members of the opposition signed a deal to work toward making next year’s presidential elections more free and fair. Sanctions relief could be next.

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Oct 18, 2023

The US-EU Summit: Time to focus on geopolitics

By Frances G. Burwell and Georg Riekeles

Faced with an increasingly hostile and divided world, US and EU officials must make the most of the upcoming summit in Washington DC.

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Issue Brief

Oct 18, 2023

Designing a US-EU industrial and trade policy 

By Erik Brattberg, Frances Burwell, Jörn Fleck, Charles Lichfield, Zach Meyers, James Batchik, and Emma Nix

Both sides of the Atlantic are confronting the geopolitical necessity of adapting trade and industrial policies to be fit for purpose in an increasingly competitive world. To avoid competition between Washington and Brussels, policymakers must recognize each side’s priorities and commit to further cooperation to bridge the transatlantic economic relationship, not widen it.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 18, 2023

Graham cited in the New York Sun on the risks of increased Russian economic dependence on China

Read the full article here.

China International Markets

MENASource

Oct 16, 2023

Is captagon going to halt the Arab normalization deal with Syria? An expert weighs-in

By Holly Dagres

New Lines Institute’s Caroline Rose was interviewed by our MENASource editor about the captagon crisis plaguing the region and what can be done to curb the illicit trade of the popular drug.

Economy & Business Middle East

New Atlanticist

Oct 16, 2023

What to look for as Putin and Xi meet at the Belt and Road Forum

By Atlantic Council experts

The two leaders are expected to meet during the October 17-18 forum, which marks ten years since China’s landmark initiative launched.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Oct 16, 2023

Four questions (and expert answers) about new Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa

By Atlantic Council experts

On October 15, Noboa was elected Ecuador’s next president, beating out Luisa González, a protégé of former President Rafael Correa.

Economy & Business Elections

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cited by the Financial Times on an increase to IMF funding

Read the full article here.

China European Union

Global China

Oct 16, 2023

Global China Hub Newsletter: Refusing to act speaks louder than words

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

The October 2023 edition of the Global China newsletter.

China Conflict
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Experts

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

Fellow

Mahnaz Khan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Geopolitics & Energy Security National Security

Fellow

Beth Baltzan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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