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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.

Donovan quoted in VOA on Russia sanctions enforcement

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
Donovan quoted in VOA on Russia sanctions enforcement

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
Donovan quoted in VOA on Russia sanctions enforcement

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 Fri, June 6, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

A deep dive into US-Guatemala economic and security cooperation
Americas Central America Economy & Business Latin America
Public Event Thu, May 22, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

Africa Day 2025: Navigating aid, trade, and policy shifts
Africa Economy & Business Trade and tariffs United States and Canada
Online Event Tue, April 29, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

MENA’s growth prospects amid global uncertainty with Citi’s MEA CEO Ebru Pakcan
Economy & Business International Markets Macroeconomics Middle East
Online Event Mon, April 14, 2025 • 12:00 pm ET

Analyzing the regional impact of Ecuador’s election
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Public Event Thu, April 3, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

Europe’s Teresa Ribera on the EU’s clean transition and US-EU relations

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Teresa Ribera, executive vice-president of the European Commission, shares her vision for the EU, the bloc’s competitiveness, and the US-EU relationship.

Digital Policy Economy & Business Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia
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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

May 18, 2023

Donovan quoted in VOA on Russia sanctions enforcement

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Transcript

May 11, 2023

Full transcript: 2023 Distinguished Leadership Awards celebrate the game-changing role of women in the world

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council celebrated its first all-female honoree slate, inspired by the past year of remarkable accomplishments by women around the world.

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

May 10, 2023

Garlauskas, Webster, and Verges in RealClear Defense 

On May 9, Markus Garlauskas, Emma Verges, and Global Energy Center Fellow Joseph Webster were featured in RealClear Defense for their New Atlanticist piece on PRC support vital to Putin’s war in Ukraine. 

China Russia

Econographics

May 10, 2023

What is the G7 still exporting to Russia? 

By Niels Graham

One year into the Russia's invasion G7 nations continue to export nearly $5B a month to Moscow. A new proposal by the US at the G7 could greatly reduce this.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

AfricaSource

May 5, 2023

The EU global investment initiative that could close Africa’s infrastructure gap

By Emilie Bel

The initiative could provide the African continent with the billions needed to close the infrastructure gap. But for it to be a success, several conditions must be met.

Africa Economy & Business

Issue Brief

May 4, 2023

China Pathfinder: Q1 2023 update

By GeoEconomics Center and Rhodium Group

Teams from the Atlantic Council and Rhodium Group take a dive into China’s economy to address a fundamental question: Is China becoming more or less like other open-market economies? 

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 28, 2023

How the EU and UK can start to collaborate in a post-Brexit world

By Jörn Fleck, Ben Judah

As EU ambassadors to London gather to discuss the future of the relationship, here are six ambitious but realistic ideas for cooperation.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Econographics

Apr 27, 2023

The root causes of geopolitical fragmentation

By Hung Tran

Geoeconomic fragmentation is on the rise. Policymakers need to address the root causes: inequality left in the wake of globalization, and the crisis of trust between major countries.

Americas China

Econographics

Apr 26, 2023

Why emerging markets are stocking up on gold

By Phillip Meng

Financial stability concerns, sanctions, and inflation contributed to the largest net purchases of gold in over seventy years last year—raising questions about its potential role in de-dollarization.

Africa Americas

Econographics

Apr 20, 2023

The US is relying more on China for pharmaceuticals—and vice versa 

By Niels Graham

US China trade of pharmaceutical and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is rapidly increasing. Supply chain mapping will be key to risk management

China Economy & Business
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Experts

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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

Fellow

Mark Mowrey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Atlantic Council Turkey Program

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Staff

Isabella Palacios

Program Assistant

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Central America

Fellow

Richard Hurowitz

Nonresident senior fellow

Europe Center

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Afaq Hussain

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
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