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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.

Lipsky and Graham quoted in VOA on Turkey-Russia trade

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
Lipsky and Graham quoted in VOA on Turkey-Russia trade

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
Lipsky and Graham quoted in VOA on Turkey-Russia trade

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

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
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
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Content

In the News

Jun 8, 2023

Lipsky and Graham quoted in VOA on Turkey-Russia trade

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 7, 2023

Graham cited by The China Project on US reliance on Chinese pharmaceuticals

Read the full article here.

China East Asia

Report

Jun 5, 2023

Enhancing market size, scalability, and regional integration in Latin America and the Caribbean

By Pepe Zhang

To sustain the ongoing recovery against short-term headwinds and boost inclusive, productive, and sustainable development in the long term, governments cannot, and should not, act alone. The private sector can strengthen the hard and soft infrastructure supporting Latin America and the Caribbean’s economies, while drawing them closer together through trade, regulatory, and other integration.

Americas Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 4, 2023

Hakimi quoted in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: The limits Of China’s budding relationship with Afghanistan’s Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan China

In the News

Jun 2, 2023

Graham cited in Nature on global grain shortage from Russian invasion of Ukraine

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions International Markets

In the News

Jun 1, 2023

Graham and Lipsky cited by Table China on Russia-China trade

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China Economy & Business

In the News

May 30, 2023

Roberts in DW

On May 29, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts was quoted in DW regarding export control measures on semiconductor trade with China and whether such measures could backfire. Roberts explains that “US companies can apply for special licenses and if their applications are approved, they can continue to sell semiconductors or presumably semiconductor manufacturing […]

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 24, 2023

Russia’s ‘data glasnost’ didn’t last long. Here’s how to tell whether sanctions are working.

By Charles Lichfield

Economic data is still coming out of Russia, and Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina and other financial elites have been pushing for making even more data available. But that's changing.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 20, 2023

The US can help Central Asia avoid China’s awkward embrace

By John E. Herbst, Andrew D’Anieri

China just wrapped up a summit with Central Asian countries, but the US should not cede the territory. Washington should energize economic and security cooperation.

Central Asia China

In the News

May 18, 2023

Donovan quoted in VOA on Russia sanctions enforcement

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business
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Experts

Fellow

Jérémie Gallon

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Economy & Business English

Fellow

Daniel Marteleto Godinho

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Brazil Economy & Business

Advisory Council member

Carlos Gutierrez

Former US Secretary of Commerce

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business Latin America

Fellow

Julio Guzman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

China Economy & Business

Advisory Council member

Ana Heeren

Senior Managing Director, Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Latin America Macroeconomics

Fellow

Aubrey Hruby

Senior Advisor

Africa Center

Economy & Business Future of Work
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