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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’s needed to unlock the power and promise of IMEC

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

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

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 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
Americas Conflict Elections Latin America
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
Online Event Wed, March 26, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

Evaluating the US-Colombia commercial relationship
Colombia Economy & Business International Markets Latin America
Public Event Fri, March 21, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

US-Turkish relations under the new era
Conflict Eastern Europe Economy & Business Energy & Environment
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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

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

Issue Brief

Aug 6, 2025

How the US and Colombia can tackle crime, migration, and fallout from Venezuela’s crisis

By Lucie Kneip, Geoff Ramsey

Despite differences in priorities and political approaches, opportunities exist for the US and Colombia to coordinate policy that promotes stability in Venezuela and the broader region.

Colombia Corruption

New Atlanticist

Aug 5, 2025

A tale of two supply chains: Comparing Trump’s new copper tariffs and rare earth investments

By Alexis Harmon, Reed Blakemore

Two recent interventions by the Trump administration highlight the importance of tailoring mineral policy on a case-by-case basis.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Infographic

Aug 1, 2025

Economic pulse of the Americas: How dependent is Latin America on taxes on international trade?

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

This infographic explores the fiscal implications of reducing customs revenues, shows which countries are most dependent on trade taxes, and explores what changes to import volumes and related revenues mean for LAC’s economic future.

Americas Fiscal and Structural Reform
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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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