Trade Calendar 2026

Trade and tariffs are a central part of President Donald Trump’s international economic policy. Stay up to date with the Council on Foreign Relation’s 2026 calendar of significant trade-related events.

Article by Allison J. Smith and Ivana Lefebvre d'Argence

Last updated January 13, 2026 1:33 pm (EST)

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