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New Atlanticist

Feb 11, 2025

What Trump’s mass deportation plans mean for Latin American countries

By Alicia Nieves

A massive influx of deportations could strain some nations already struggling with sluggish economic growth and high unemployment rates.

Americas Latin America

Fast Thinking

Feb 4, 2025

Where do the Trump tariffs go from here?

By Atlantic Council

US tariffs on China went into effect today, while President Donald Trump paused levies on Mexico and Canada. Our experts explain who and what could be next.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 4, 2025

What Ecuador’s election will mean for the region’s fight against organized crime

By Isabel Chiriboga

The winner of Ecuador’s presidential election will need to adopt a new approach to confronting the country’s security and economic challenges.

Economy & Business Latin America

Fast Thinking

Feb 1, 2025

What to know about Trump’s new tariffs

By Atlantic Council

Our experts outline the economic and political impacts that the United States’ tariffs will have on Canada, Mexico, and China.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2025

Experts react: Trump just slapped tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain the economic and geopolitical implications of the US tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2025

What to expect from Rubio’s trip to Central America and the Caribbean

By Jason Marczak, María Fernanda Bozmoski

The US secretary of state lands in Panama on February 1 to kick off his first foreign trip. Here’s what to expect at every stop on migration, security, and more.

Caribbean Central America

Beyond the border

Jan 31, 2025

Beyond the border: Your briefing on US-Mexico commerce

By the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

The first edition of the Beyond the border: Your briefing on US-Mexico commerce newsletter.

Economy & Business Mexico

New Atlanticist

Jan 30, 2025

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hurt Trump’s quest for US energy dominance

By David L. Goldwyn, Joseph Webster

A trade war against Canada and Mexico could affect US energy prices and have significant geopolitical ramifications.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Jan 29, 2025

What China’s BYD really wants from EV investments in Mexico

By Haley Nelson

BYD, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, is moving forward with plans to build a manufacturing plant in Mexico despite the country’s ongoing trade friction with the US. This decision signals a wider strategy to embed Chinese influence in Mexico’s energy infrastructure, given BYD’s potential to dominate the market.

China Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jan 27, 2025

Expert context: What’s going on with Trump and the Panama Canal?

By Atlantic Council experts

With US President Donald Trump focusing on the critical waterway early in his second term, Atlantic Council experts explain how the canal came about, why it matters today, and what to expect next.

Economy & Business Latin America
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