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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.

What the EU and China want from the summit that neither seems to want

New Atlanticist Jul 10, 2025

Trump is threatening Brazil with a 50 percent tariff. How will Lula respond?

By Ricardo Sennes, Valentina Sader

The large tariff on Brazilian imports to the United States is set to take effect August 1, unless the US president and his counterpart in Brasília can strike a deal.
Brazil Politics & Diplomacy
What the EU and China want from the summit that neither seems to want

New Atlanticist Jul 8, 2025

April, July, now August: Our expert guide to Trump’s latest tariff moves

By Atlantic Council experts

“Liberation Day” was nearly ninety days ago, and now the deadline for many nations to negotiate a trade deal and avoid US tariffs is extended to next month. Atlantic Council experts explain what’s behind the moving calendar.
Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy
What the EU and China want from the summit that neither seems to want

New Atlanticist Jun 26, 2025

To retaliate, or not to retaliate, that is the question for the EU on Trump’s tariffs

By Frances Burwell

Striking back at US tariffs is unlikely to help the EU achieve its goals of a more stable and open trading partnership with the United States.
Economy & Business European Union

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Events

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
Public Event Fri, June 6, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

A deep dive into US-Guatemala economic and security cooperation
Americas Economy & Business Latin America Northern Triangle
Public Event Wed, June 4, 2025 • 9:45 am ET

US-Central Asia Forum
Central Asia Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security
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
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Content

New Atlanticist

Jul 21, 2025

What the EU and China want from the summit that neither seems to want

By Atlantic Council experts

European Commission leaders are headed to Beijing for a one-day summit to discuss a range of issues. But expectations for a breakthrough are low and falling.

China European Union

Econographics

Jul 21, 2025

Why European businesses are now stuck in the middle of an EU-China storm

By Alisha Chhangani

If relations continue to deteriorate, the world’s three major economies could find themselves in economic conflict and European businesses will be caught squarely in the middle. 

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 17, 2025

The numbers that define the US-Brazil trade partnership

By Valentina Sader, Ignacio Albe

The US president has threatened to impose a 50 percent tariff on Brazil in August. Before then, take a deep data dive into the current bilateral trade relationship.

Brazil Economy & Business

Inflection Points

Jul 15, 2025

Beware the ‘dangerous disconnect’ between Trump and the markets on tariffs

By Frederick Kempe

The US president’s approach to tariffs is about leveraging the United States’ economic power for ends that go beyond trade.

Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Jul 12, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Agence France-Presse on the EU response to Trump tariff threats

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jul 11, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Politico on competing G7 priorities

Read the full article here

China Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Jul 11, 2025

Developing and emerging economies should double down on trade liberalization

By Markus Jaeger

The fate of the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs may be unclear—announced and immediately suspended in early April; now set to take effect in July—but it is reasonably clear what emerging and developing economies should do: Resist protectionism, strengthen macroeconomic resilience, and attract foreign investment to navigate rising US trade barriers and uncertainty.

Economy & Business International Markets

New Atlanticist

Jul 10, 2025

Trump is threatening Brazil with a 50 percent tariff. How will Lula respond?

By Ricardo Sennes, Valentina Sader

The large tariff on Brazilian imports to the United States is set to take effect August 1, unless the US president and his counterpart in Brasília can strike a deal.

Brazil Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 10, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Associated Press on the implications of a three-week delay in imposing the tariffs

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jul 10, 2025

Lipsky quoted in France 24 on potential deals before the end of the Liberation Day pause

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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Experts

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

Fellow

Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

Staff

Lize de Kruijf

Program 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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