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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.

The Trump administration needs a strategic reset with India

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
The Trump administration needs a strategic reset with India

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
The Trump administration needs a strategic reset with India

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 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
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
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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

New Atlanticist

Aug 27, 2025

The Trump administration needs a strategic reset with India

By David L. Goldwyn, Geoffrey Pyatt

If the administration’s goal is to build resilient supply chains and maintain a strategic coalition capable of containing Chinese influence, then the current approach is unsustainable.

Economy & Business India

New Atlanticist

Aug 27, 2025

The US-EU face-off over pharma is on pause—for now

By Emma Nix

Both Europe and the United States would benefit from working together to secure affordable and accessible pharmaceutical supply chains.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Aug 26, 2025

IMEC must be more than a trade route. Digital integration should be a priority.

By Afaq Hussain

The India-UAE virtual trade corridor should be the starting point for an expanded digital trade ecosystem among India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor partner countries.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

MENASource

Aug 22, 2025

What’s needed to unlock the power and promise of IMEC

By Amir Hayek

We must not be afraid to dream, nor forget that achieving a truly transformative economic corridor is within reach.

India Israel

New Atlanticist

Aug 20, 2025

What will the prime minister’s call for a ‘self-reliant India’ mean for New Delhi’s trade and industrial policy?

By Gopal Nadadur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spoke about a “self-reliant India,” a phrase that has taken on new context following US tariff threats.

Economy & Business India

New Atlanticist

Aug 15, 2025

What Russia’s war on Ukraine means for Central Asia 

By Tatiana Gfoeller

The course of Russia’s war against Ukraine will have massive implications for Moscow and Beijing’s competition for influence in Central Asia.

Central Asia China

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

New Atlanticist

Aug 6, 2025

Trump’s tariffs are giving Lula a boost and shifting Brazil’s geopolitics

By Thayz Guimarães

The tariff saga is not over, but it has already produced some unexpected political and geopolitical consequences for Brazil.

Brazil China

New Atlanticist

Aug 6, 2025

Europe’s play to keep Trump happy cannot come at the expense of a longer-term strategy

By Torrey Taussig, Josh Lipsky

Even as the EU prioritizes defense and security interests with the US, it could come at the cost of economic and political cohesion in the bloc.

European Union NATO

New Atlanticist

Aug 6, 2025

US-India trade relations are getting worse. Quality control orders can be part of a reset.

By Gopal Nadadur

While ostensibly targeted mainly at Chinese dumping, quality control orders often cause “collateral damage” by impacting imports from other economies.

Economy & Business India
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Experts

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Afaq Hussain

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Fellow

Zeena Nisar

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Central Asia China

Fellow

Antonio Ortiz-Mena

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business English

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
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