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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.

Russia was spared from Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. This should change.

New Atlanticist Apr 11, 2025

Want to understand the US-China trade war? Start with soybeans and batteries.

As Washington and Beijing hit each other with new tariffs, two goods—soybeans and lithium-ion storage batteries—offer a window into the larger trade war.
Brazil China
Russia was spared from Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. This should change.

New Atlanticist Apr 10, 2025

China is ready to ‘eat bitterness’ in the trade war. What about the US?

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

As the US imposes a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports, officials in Beijing are turning to a belief that Chinese people will endure hardships in service of a national goal.
China Economy & Business
Russia was spared from Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. This should change.

Fast Thinking Apr 10, 2025

What to expect as Trump’s trade war zeroes in on China

By Atlantic Council

On April 9, US President Donald Trump announced that he would suspend many of his “liberation day” import tariffs—but he raised the tariff on China to 145 percent.
China Economy & Business

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Online Event Mon, April 14, 2025 • 12:00 pm ET

Analyzing the regional impact of Ecuador’s election
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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.

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Online Event Wed, March 26, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

Evaluating the US-Colombia commercial relationship
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US-Turkish relations under the new era
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Online Event Wed, March 12, 2025 • 3:00 pm ET

The role of the Panama Canal in global commerce
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Content

New Atlanticist

Apr 25, 2025

Russia was spared from Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. This should change.

By Olivia Yanchik

The volume of US-Russia bilateral trade, although low, is still markedly higher than that of other countries that have fallen under the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs.

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

New Atlanticist

Apr 24, 2025

Could Trump’s focus on ‘economic security’ be a boon for the Dominican Republic?

By Enrique Millán-Mejía

The United States is looking to work with partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to create reliable supply-chain environments for critical industries.

Caribbean Economy & Business

Transcript

Apr 24, 2025

France’s François Villeroy de Galhau on a US recession: ‘Bad news for the US is bad news for all, including for Europe’

By Atlantic Council

The governor of the Banque de France, speaking at the Atlantic Council, said that the European Central Bank would likely cut interest rates further this year.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

Inflection Points Today

Apr 24, 2025

In defense of ‘boring’: A European leader’s message to Trump

By Frederick Kempe

EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis spoke at the Atlantic Council in Washington on April 23, making the case for greater predictability.

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Fast Thinking

Apr 22, 2025

Is the global economy headed for a reset, recession, or both?

By Atlantic Council

The International Monetary Fund has just released its latest World Economic Outlook. Atlantic Council experts dig into the details.

Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

New Atlanticist

Apr 20, 2025

Inside the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings as leaders navigate the global trade war

By Atlantic Council experts

Amid an economic climate of great uncertainty, we've dispatched our experts to the center of the action in Foggy Bottom to tell us their biggest takeaways from a pivotal week for the global economy.

Inclusive Growth International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

Lipsky quoted by the Chattanooga Times Free Press on the US-China trade war

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

McDowell interviewed by DW News on the Plaza Accord

Watch the full interview here

Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by the Financial Times on dollar denominated trade

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

Lipsky quoted by Reuters on the IMF and the global trade war

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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Enrique Millán-Mejía

Senior Fellow, Economic Development

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Colombia

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Mahnaz Khan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Geopolitics & Energy Security National Security

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Beth Baltzan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

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Lize de Kruijf

Project Assistant, Economic Statecraft Initiative

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Jessie Yin

Assistant Director, GeoEconomics Center

GeoEconomics Center

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