Trade & Tariffs

The global trading system is being reshaped. From the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to trade wars, the traditional rules-based trading order is under more pressure than at any time in a century. Trade policy is now at the center of global economics and national security.

Spotlight

New Atlanticist

Dec 10, 2025

China’s overcapacity problem ‘doesn’t mean we can’t trade together,’ says US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

By Katherine Golden

Greer spoke at an Atlantic Council Front Page event, where he unpacked a year in which US President Donald Trump implemented an aggressive trade strategy that resulted in clashes with China.

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Shaffer quoted in Voice of America on the Middle Corridor

Dispatches Feb 24, 2026

Eight questions (and expert answers) on what’s next for US tariff policy 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain what’s next for US tariff policy as the Trump administration imposes 10 percent global tariffs in response to Friday’s Supreme Court ruling.
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Shaffer quoted in Voice of America on the Middle Corridor

Fast Thinking Feb 20, 2026

The Supreme Court just struck down most of Trump’s tariffs. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council

The Supreme Court ruled that the US president does not have the power to unilaterally impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Shaffer quoted in Voice of America on the Middle Corridor

New Atlanticist Nov 7, 2025

The Supreme Court might slow Trump’s strategy. But he still has other tariff options.

By Sophia Busch

If the administration’s primary objective is to preserve tariff revenue and counter unfair practices, sections 301, 232, or 122 remain viable alternatives.
Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

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.

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The future of US and German policy toward Beijing
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Treasury’s Jay Shambaugh on the future of international financial institutions 
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End of the line: The cost of faltering reforms
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Content

In the News

Dec 8, 2023

Shaffer quoted in Voice of America on the Middle Corridor
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In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Katz quoted in Al Jazeera on impacts of Israel-Hamas war on UAE-Russia trade

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Zaid interviewed by Kurdistan 24 on economy and security

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Iraq

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Rayhan Asat quoted in ABC 15 News on changes to China sanctions

By Atlantic Council

China Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Dec 6, 2023

Our event launching the Dollar Dominance Monitor was mentioned in Politico as part of their outlook of events for the week

Read more here.

Eurozone Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Dec 6, 2023

Russia Sanctions Database cited by the Axios Markets Newsletter on Russian shadow fleet and price cap

Read the full newsletter here.

Eurozone Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

New Atlanticist

Dec 5, 2023

Don’t expect much from the EU-China summit

By Colleen Cottle, Jörn Fleck

If this week's summit does prove to be as empty as anticipated, this should spark the EU to rethink its approach to these meetings.

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UkraineAlert

Dec 5, 2023

2023 review: Ukraine scores key victories in the Battle of the Black Sea

By Oleksiy Goncharenko

The front lines of the Russian invasion in Ukraine have barely moved in 2023, but Ukraine has had far more success in the Black Sea, where it has broken Russia's blockade and forced Putin's fleet to retreat from Crimea, writes Oleksiy Goncharenko.

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In the News

Dec 5, 2023

Russia Sanctions Database cited in ZN.UA on the effects of sanctions on Russian economy

Read the full article here.

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Econographics

Nov 30, 2023

Geoeconomic fragmentation is threatening the green energy transition

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The energy transition depends on trade—and on China. Geoeconomic fragmentation could impact global climate targets.

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Experts

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Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Marino Auffant

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Beth Baltzan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Advisory Council member

Martha Bárcena

Former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States

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Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

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Tyson Barker

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

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Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow, India

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Public Event Mon, March 23, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

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2026 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual flagship convening focused on issues at the nexus of economics, finance, foreign policy, and national security.
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