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Exploring three key areas of international economic policy: trade and investment, development, and economic security, i.e., technology controls, supply-chain-resilience measures, and other policies to reduce risk to the economy or national security
Trade and Investment
The Consequences of Exporting Nvidia’s H200 Chips to China
Expert Brief by Michael C. Horowitz, Chris McGuire, and Zongyuan Zoe Liu
U.S. Trade Policy Sends Geopolitical Ripples Through Pacific Rim
Expert Brief by Zongyuan Zoe Liu, David Sacks, Stephen Sestanovich, Joshua Kurlantzick, and Will Freeman
Repositioning the Debate on Subsidies and Industrial Policy
Article by Inu Manak
Development
Restoring Support for Foreign Assistance Requires Sharpening its Objectives
Article by Jon Finer and William Henagan
The (Temporary) End of the U.S. Development Finance Corporation
Article by William Henagan
An Update on the Reauthorization of the U.S. Development Finance Corporation
Article by William Henagan, Author
Economic Security
Winning the Race for Tomorrow’s Technologies
Virtual Event with Jonathan E. Hillman, Justin G. Muzinich, Gina M. Raimondo, James D. Taiclet, Greg Ip and Michael Froman
Supreme Court Case on IEEPA Tariffs: Facts Should Matter
Article by James Wallar
The New Supply Chain Insecurity
with Shannon K. O'Neil via Foreign Affairs
Trade Offs
A regular series on the choices faced by international economic policymakers
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China’s Long Economic War
China’s leaders have spent years preparing for Trump’s return and view the trade war as part of a much larger contest that is likely to last for decades.
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Europe Is Missing Its Moment
The continent is in real danger of being sidelined by its most important ally, and its ability to defend itself and secure its future role in the world hinges on its ability to mobilize resources and act collectively.
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North American Leaders ‘Take a Deep Breath’ Ahead of USMCA Review
Government tensions have upended the economic relationships between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Despite this, public- and private-sector North American members of the Trilateral Commission appeared committed to finding a path forward.
![Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney and President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum walk to a press conference at Palacio Nacional on September 18, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images]()
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Trade Tools for Climate Action: Agreement on Climate Change, Trade, and Sustainability
The novel Agreement on Climate Change, Trade, and Sustainability balances ambitious environmental targets with domestic economic considerations, offering a blueprint for countries looking to make their economies greener.
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How Trump Has Made Emerging Market Assets Great Again
A flurry of White House economic and trade policies intended to put “America First” have yielded unexpected returns in developing economies around the world. It’s a timely reminder of how policy decisions can feed through to global financial markets in unexpected ways.
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How Court Rulings Could Affect Trump’s Aggressive Trade Policies
After another legal setback, the next high-stakes ruling on President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs is expected to come from the Supreme Court. But the administration could use other tools to continue to impose major duties on trading partners.
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Trade Tools for Climate Action: Green Procurement
As the largest global purchaser, the United States has a unique opportunity to catalyze market demand for green technology through the implementation of a green procurement regime, advancing both climate mitigation goals and the competitiveness of American green technology.
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Despite the DOJ's argument before the Court of Appeals, Section 122 covers trade deficits; to rule otherwise would risk an expansion of the IEEPA that Congress did not intend.
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As U.S.-backed stablecoins gain traction, they threaten to bypass China’s financial controls. The Chinese government is poised to counter with its own tightly regulated digital money.
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Recent U.S. pressure on Brazil is a reminder that countries should reserve their legal right to retaliate to avoid being complicit in undermining the rule-based trading system.
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Immediately following publication of the recent dismal jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), President Trump fired its top official, Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. Trump ass…
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A food distributor in Arizona warns that tariffs will soon lead to higher prices and shortages at the grocery store.
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The president has not commented on his policy priorities—including immigration, government efficiency, trade, and AI investment—that have contributed to the ongoing U.S. labor market slowdown.
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Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies
The Trump administration’s recent trade deals with Japan and the EU raise tariffs on the two large trade partners dramatically, relative to their pre-April levels. Although levying tariffs is a C… -
As the tariff pause ends, the Trump administration should pivot to a more targeted and strategic policy that minimizes domestic harm.
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With less than 80 days until the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) runs out of legal authority to operate, the Trump Administration has now provided Congress its reauthorizatio…
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President Trump’s approval of the controversial deal came with some unusual strings attached.
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Editor's note: This article was originally published on May 22, 2025, and revised to reflect developments through June 3, 2025. It does not reflect developments after June 3. When Indian Prime M…
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The Trump administration initially expected to conclude multiple trade deals by the end of the 90-day pause but found that trade negotiations take time.