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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.

Nusairat joins the Arab Center Washington DC to discuss Jordan’s reform process

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
Nusairat joins the Arab Center Washington DC to discuss Jordan’s reform process

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
Nusairat joins the Arab Center Washington DC to discuss Jordan’s reform process

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

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
Online Event Mon, September 29, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

A comprehensive strategy for greater US–Dominican Republic integration
Americas Caribbean Central America Economy & Business
Public Event Thu, September 11, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Enhancing US tools to compete in growing global markets in Africa and beyond
Africa Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Public Event Thu, September 4, 2025 • 4:30 pm ET

Private sector perspectives on the future of US-Brazil trade relations
Americas Brazil Economy & Business Latin America
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
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Programs

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

In the News

Sep 7, 2023

Nusairat joins the Arab Center Washington DC to discuss Jordan’s reform process

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Corruption
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shakes hands with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, February 28, 2023. Olivier Douliery/Pool via REUTERS

New Atlanticist

Sep 6, 2023

The United States must strengthen its engagement with Central Asia

By Mark Temnycky

As the upcoming US-Central Asian summit approaches, the administration must prioritize its engagement in the region.

Central Asia China
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In-Depth Research & Reports

Sep 6, 2023

Policy memo: A NATO-style spending target could fund long-term decarbonization

By Ben Judah, Francis Shin, Rachel Rizzo, Théophile Pouget-Abadie

EU member states and like-minded allies should set national-level spending targets, each based on a percentage of their respective annual GDPs, for decarbonization-related purposes. This would provide the basis of an international coalition that would ramp up global climate spending and set a useful benchmark to anchor high-level diplomatic discussions on the subject.

Climate Change & Climate Action European Union

China-MENA Podcast

Sep 6, 2023

Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative: China’s Blueprint for the New World Order

By Atlantic Council

Tuvia Gering and Michael Schuman shed light on the Chinese Communist Party’s approach and practical implementation tactics of Beijing's global development initiatives. They also examine Beijing's progress support, capacity building, and knowledge-sharing efforts—including global development centers and vocational training programs.

China East Asia

In the News

Sep 5, 2023

Roberts featured as guest on the San Francisco Experience podcast

On September 3, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts spoke with the San Francisco Experience about Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo’s visit to Beijing and Shanghai last week. Roberts discussed the effects of tenuous economic relations and distrust between the United States and the PRC on bilateral trade and investment. He also commented on […]

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Aug 25, 2023

Understanding the growing use of local currencies in cross-border payments

By Hung Tran

Local currencies don’t threaten the dollar, but they’re changing how payments are made around the world.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Aug 24, 2023

Peru’s recession should be a wake-up call for its politicians 

By Martin Cassinelli

After two consecutive quarters of economic decline, Lima needs to renew its social contract with Peruvians, which was so badly damaged during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the years since.

Americas Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Aug 23, 2023

Policy memo: How to sharpen the digital pillar of the Three Seas Initiative

By Jörn Fleck, Akshat Dhankher, James Batchik

The Three Seas Initiative and its digital pillar currently lack the credibility needed to attract sustained investments.

Central Europe Digital Policy

In the News

Aug 22, 2023

Webster in China-Russia Report: Beijing’s role in fortifying Russia’s front lines
China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 22, 2023

Webster quoted in Ukrainska Pravda on how Russia has benefitted from Chinese exports of excavators in its fight against Ukraine
China Economy & Business
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Experts

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Zeena Nisar

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Central Asia China

Fellow

Paul Klimos

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Entrepreneurship G20

Fellow

Antonio Ortiz-Mena

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business English

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Sofronis Papageorgiou 

Head, Cyprus Trade Center, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Israel

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy Markets & Governance Middle East

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
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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