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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.

Webster in China-Russia Report: China reportedly planning to boost economic ties with Russia

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
Webster in China-Russia Report: China reportedly planning to boost economic ties with Russia

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
Webster in China-Russia Report: China reportedly planning to boost economic ties with Russia

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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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 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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Dec 18, 2022

Webster in China-Russia Report: China reportedly planning to boost economic ties with Russia
China Coronavirus

Atlantic Debrief

Dec 17, 2022

#AtlanticDebrief – What did the European Council summit reveal? | A Debrief from Dave Keating

Europe Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Damir Marusic sits down with Dave Keating, Brussels Correspondent for France24 and Europe Center Nonresident Senior Fellow, to discuss all the developments coming out of the latest #EUCO meeting.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
Ukrainian soldier with his weapon in a wooden cottage near the Donbas frontlines, Donetsk. (Source: Celestino Arce/NurPhoto via Reuters Connect)

New Atlanticist

Dec 16, 2022

Russian War Report: Fierce fighting in Donetsk despite the onset of winter

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

While many had hoped Winter would slow the fighting in Ukraine, the conflict has continued and, in some cases including in Donetsk, intensified.

Conflict Drones

In the News

Dec 16, 2022

Nonresident Senior Fellow Clete Willems wrote an Op-ed in The Hill on the need to reimagine and push for a new Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

In the News

Dec 16, 2022

Nonresident Senior Fellow Hung Tran quoted by The Banker on countries in Asia increasingly using local currencies and alternatives to the dollar to settle trade

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Dec 15, 2022

By the numbers: The global economy in 2022

By GeoEconomics Center

To make sense of a shocking year for the global economy, our GeoEconomics Center experts take you inside the numbers that mattered this year.

Digital Currencies Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Dec 14, 2022

How will the EU tackle its crises? Here is your briefing ahead of the European Council meeting.

By Noah DeMichele and Kristen Taylor

The leaders will face a demanding agenda of the biggest issues confronting Europe, like support for Ukraine and trade disputes with the United States.

Economy & Business European Union

Transcript

Dec 13, 2022

US Under Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez on where EU-US trade cooperation is headed next

By Atlantic Council

Fernandez joined a discussion at the Atlantic Council about the future of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

AfricaSource

Dec 13, 2022

US-Africa Leaders Summit could make history—if leaders recalibrate trade relations

By Hippolyte Fofack

Africa has been squeezed into a limited role in global value chains. But leaders in Washington this week can rebalance the US-African trade relationship—and fulfill Africa's economic potential.

Africa Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Dec 5, 2022

The US and EU need a sturdier structure to resolve their trade squabbles

By Clete R. Willems

Monday’s TTC ministerial meeting did not make major progress on sensitive climate and digital issues. The council needs to evolve now to solve the toughest disputes.

Economy & Business European Union
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Mark Mowrey

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Atlantic Council Turkey Program

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Isabella Palacios

Program Assistant

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Central America

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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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Zeena Nisar

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

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Antonio Ortiz-Mena

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

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