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Mexico’s new judicial reforms could put the USMCA on shaky ground

SouthAsiaSource Mar 9, 2023

With Pakistan’s economy in freefall, Chinese economic and military influence is likely to grow in the country

By Uzair Younus

This essay explores the potential impact of the ongoing crises on the China-Pakistan relationship and its implications for US-Pakistan bilateral relations, especially in the context of the growing strategic competition between the United States and China.

China Economy & Business

Report Feb 27, 2023

Ten minutes at the border: Revving the US and Mexican economies

Atlantic Council research shows that a mere 10-minute reduction in wait times at the US-Mexico border can have increasingly positive effects on communities and economies on both sides of the border.

Mexico Trade

New Atlanticist Feb 23, 2023

The big questions (and answers) about Ajay Banga’s nomination to lead the World Bank

By Atlantic Council experts

What to know about the former Mastercard chief executive officer’s surprise nomination to lead the World Bank.

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

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New Atlanticist

Sep 11, 2024

Mexico’s new judicial reforms could put the USMCA on shaky ground

By Jason Marczak, María Fernanda Bozmoski

Mexico’s Senate just voted on a major judicial reform package, but the outcome could cast a shadow over the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Economy & Business Mexico

In the News

Sep 9, 2024

Fulton joins the China-Global South Podcast to discuss China’s growing influence in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

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Report

Sep 9, 2024

Sharing the post carbon economy means building a resilient EV supply chain

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

Wide-spread electric vehicle (EV) adoption presents significant economic opportunities and complex challenges for G20 economies.

Brazil China

New Atlanticist

Sep 8, 2024

Argentina’s foreign minister: Why my country wants to join the OECD

By Diana Mondino

In seeking to join the OECD, Argentina is on a path to economic reforms and reputational benefits that can restore investor confidence in the country, writes Argentina’s minister of foreign affairs.

Americas Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Sep 5, 2024

Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s purchase of US Steel puts ‘friendshoring’ and more at risk

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

If the US president does use authorities provided through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to quash the deal, then there could be far-reaching consequences.

Economy & Business Japan

In the News

Sep 5, 2024

Bauerle Danzman quoted by CNBC on the national security implications of Nippon Steel’s merger deal with US Steel

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International Markets Japan

Report

Sep 5, 2024

China’s Middle East policy shift from “hedging” to “wedging”

By Jonathan Fulton, Michael Schuman

Beijing's diplomacy on the Gaza crisis has been unusually active, and gradually, the intentions behind China's intervention have become clear. Beijing's response demonstrates a changing approach to the region, one intended to leverage Beijing's influence to upset American policy and promote its own vision for the international order.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 30, 2024

McDowell quoted by the Financial Times on the international use of the Chinese renminbi

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China Macroeconomics

In the News

Aug 29, 2024

Nikoladze quoted by the Voice of America on Russia-China financial cooperation

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China Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Aug 29, 2024

Xi wants to enlist the Global South in his anti-American movement

By Michael Schuman

The Chinese leader’s approach to the developing world has become consumed by Beijing’s geopolitical competition with the United States and its allies and partners.

Africa China