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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

In the News

Feb 4, 2025

Lipsky quoted by AP News on the US’ limited gains from the tariffs on Canada and Mexico and consequent pause agreements

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Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Feb 3, 2025

Sultoon quoted by the New York Times on why prior administrations refrained from designating cartels as terrorist organizations

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Americas Economic Sanctions

In the News

Feb 3, 2025

Tannebaum interviewed by CBS on how Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China impact the US economy

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China Economy & Business

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

In the News

Feb 1, 2025

Lipsky quoted by Reuters on how China, Mexico, and Canada might retaliate against Trump’s tariff plans

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China Economy & Business

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
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Experts

Fellow

Brenda Estefan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business Latin America

Millennium fellow

Cynthia López Castro

Elected Member, Mexican Senate

Millennium Leadership Program

Americas Education
Ana Arriagada

Staff

Ana Arriagada

Assistant Director, Latin America

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Brazil Civil Society

Advisory Council member

Martha Bárcena

Member, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Advisory Council

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

Staff

María Fernanda Bozmoski

Director, Impact and Operations and Lead for Central America

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Northern Triangle

Fellow

David L. Goldwyn

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Global Energy Center

Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action
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