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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.

No one is coming to save the global economy

New Atlanticist Apr 11, 2025

Want to understand the US-China trade war? Start with soybeans and batteries.

As Washington and Beijing hit each other with new tariffs, two goods—soybeans and lithium-ion storage batteries—offer a window into the larger trade war.
Brazil China
No one is coming to save the global economy

New Atlanticist Apr 10, 2025

China is ready to ‘eat bitterness’ in the trade war. What about the US?

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

As the US imposes a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports, officials in Beijing are turning to a belief that Chinese people will endure hardships in service of a national goal.
China Economy & Business
No one is coming to save the global economy

Fast Thinking Apr 10, 2025

What to expect as Trump’s trade war zeroes in on China

By Atlantic Council

On April 9, US President Donald Trump announced that he would suspend many of his “liberation day” import tariffs—but he raised the tariff on China to 145 percent.
China Economy & Business

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The role of the Panama Canal in global commerce
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What’s to come for transatlantic economic relations
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Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on US-Canada energy cooperation
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Why Ecuador matters for the future of the Western Hemisphere’s security
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Trump, trade, and tariffs: The global economy in 2025
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Content

New Atlanticist

Apr 8, 2025

No one is coming to save the global economy

By Josh Lipsky

Neither the Group of Twenty nor the Federal Reserve should be expected to use their playbook from previous economic crises to respond to economic shocks caused by US tariffs.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 8, 2025

The EU could respond to Trump’s tariffs with a new ‘anti-coercion instrument.’ Here’s what to know.

By Erik Brattberg, Jacopo Pastorelli, and Benjamin Schwab

Confronted with the latest round of US tariffs, the European Union is considering a new but untested tool in its economic-security toolbox.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 8, 2025

Europeans are responding to Trump by rallying around the EU flag

By Anna Wieslander and Louise Blomqvist

The Trump administration’s stances toward Europe have led to increased support for the European Union among the bloc’s citizens.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Apr 7, 2025

Why protectionism and market accessibility are now driving international trade

By Ridhika Batra

Preferential trade agreements are becoming the norm globally as a way to keep trade predictable and for economies to defend themselves against lawlessness.

Economy & Business India

Uncategorized

Apr 7, 2025

Lipsky interviewed by CNN on recession risks from Trump’s initial reciprocal tariffs

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Economy & Business International Markets

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Apr 4, 2025

How women leaders envision Turkey navigating today’s complicated geopolitical environment

By Zeynep Egeli

Women thought leaders, diplomats, and heads of businesses in Turkey discuss global developments, seek effective solutions to current challenges.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Tannebaum interviewed by CBS News on the impact of reciprocal tariffs on prices and global trade

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Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Lipsky interviewed by CNBC on the implications of the Panama Canal ports deal and Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Yin interviewed by DW News on the Mar-a-Lago Accord

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Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Lipsky quoted in The New York Times on BlackRock’s deal to buy Panama Canal ports

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Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Lize de Kruijf

Project 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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Mahnaz Khan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Geopolitics & Energy Security National Security

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Beth Baltzan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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