Spotlight

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.

Wald in AFP: US or Russia? Ukraine Crisis Poses Dilemma for Wealthy Gulf

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
Wald in AFP: US or Russia? Ukraine Crisis Poses Dilemma for Wealthy Gulf

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
Wald in AFP: US or Russia? Ukraine Crisis Poses Dilemma for Wealthy Gulf

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, June 3, 2024 • 1:00 pm ET

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the future for US-EU trade

An #ACFRONTPAGE Event—US Trade Representative Katherine Tai discusses how the United States and European Union should adapt the transatlantic trade relationship at the eightieth anniversary of the Bretton Woods system.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union International Financial Institutions
Online Event Thu, May 23, 2024 • 2:30 pm ET

Mexico’s path forward: A conversation with Diana Alarcón
Economy & Business Elections Inclusive Growth Latin America
Online Event Tue, May 21, 2024 • 10:30 am ET

Exploring investment opportunities in northwest Syria
Conflict Economic Sanctions Economy & Business Financial Regulation
Online Event Thu, May 2, 2024 • 4:00 pm ET

Beyond the ballot: Panama’s elections and economic outlook
Americas Civil Society Democratic Transitions Economic Sanctions
Online Event Wed, April 24, 2024 • 4:30 pm ET

7th Quandt Distinguished Lecture: A conversation with Enrico Letta
Digital Policy Economy & Business Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia
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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

Feb 4, 2022

Wald in AFP: US or Russia? Ukraine Crisis Poses Dilemma for Wealthy Gulf
Geopolitics & Energy Security Russia

In the News

Feb 3, 2022

Bryza in The Financial Times: Europe can show Putin that threats to gas supply cut both ways
Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 1, 2022

Fulton quoted in the New York Times on China’s growing economic relations with the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Jan 31, 2022

Strengthening ties: China and the GCC

By Inbar Pe'er, Niels Graham and Mrugank Bhusari

As China continues expanding its trade ties across the world while the US focuses on its domestic economy, the US will find itself without a seat at the table when the norms for the multilateral trading system are set.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 27, 2022

Fulton joined the Middle East Institute to discuss his new book

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 20, 2022

Slavin quoted by the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) on Biden’s Middle East Policy

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jan 19, 2022

Fulton in Responsible Statecraft: Do China’s ties to the Mideast run deep?

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

Transcript

Jan 19, 2022

Outbound investments may spell trouble for US national security. Can screening reduce the risk?

By Atlantic Council

The US government is aware of the ways that outbound investment flows to countries like China can harm national security. Can screening those investments help the United States boost its own protection?

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 11, 2022

Here’s how to get US-India trade on the right track

By Mark Linscott

Both countries need to be vocal about their goals—but also realistic in their expectations.

India Macroeconomics

Econographics

Jan 10, 2022

Is the US going to screen outbound investment?

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

There is a growing consensus in Washington that the U.S. government needs more tools to prevent the People’s Republic of China (PRC) from using U.S. capital markets to amass military capabilities and control supply chain chokepoints.

China Economy & Business
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Experts

Fellow

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

Fellow

Afaq Hussain

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
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