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Inflection Points Today

Jan 18, 2025

A Russian-Iranian inaugural gift for Trump

By Frederick Kempe

The new “comprehensive partnership agreement” between Moscow and Tehran is the latest example of greater coordination among the “axis of aggressors.”

China Conflict

In the News

Jan 17, 2025

Event with Jan Hatzius featured in SCMP on Trump’s China tariff plans and impacts on the US economy

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China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 17, 2025

Eight big ideas for the second Trump administration

By Atlantic Council experts

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to shake up US policies early in his second term. Atlantic Council experts share eight ideas on where to start.

Economy & Business Elections

New Atlanticist

Jan 16, 2025

Trump has an advantage in upcoming USMCA trade talks. Here’s how his team can use it.

By Sophia Busch

The Trump administration should take stock of the economic leverage—and dependencies—the United States has with Mexico and Canada ahead of 2026.

Economy & Business Mexico

New Atlanticist

Jan 16, 2025

How Sheinbaum can strengthen US-Mexico ties in Trump’s first 100 days

By Rene Dominguez Castro

Decisions taken in the next few months about the US-Mexico relationship could shape the two nations’ bilateral ties for years to come.

Economy & Business Mexico

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Jan 16, 2025

Policy uncertainty looms in Canada as Trudeau resigns

By Randall Morck

With its prime minister of nine years stepping down and Donald Trump’s recent victory across the border, Canada faces a period of political uncertainty. In 2025, the nation must navigate contentious policy debates on immigration, healthcare, and trade relationships, all while preparing for a pivotal election.

Economy & Business Education

Transcript

Jan 16, 2025

Daleep Singh outlines five principles to guide—and constrain—the use of economic statecraft tools

By Atlantic Council

Speaking at an Atlantic Council event, Daleep Singh said that the world needs common rules of engagement for why, when, and how to use restrictive economic measures.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Transcript

Jan 16, 2025

The world needs a common vision for the responsible use of economic statecraft tools

By Daleep Singh

At an Atlantic Council event, US Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh outlined five principles for restrictive economic statecraft.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 16, 2025

Webster quoted in Barron’s on new sanctions on the Russian oil industry

By Joseph Webster

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

Sinographs

Jan 16, 2025

China’s economic performance: New numbers, same overstatement

By Daniel H. Rosen and Jeremy Smith

Is China's economic slowdown more severe than reflected in official data? Here's a cheat sheet for looking at actual economic performance in 2024 and 2025.

China Economy & Business

Experts

Events