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By Benn Steil and Elisabeth Harding- Expert Take
The Economy of the Second Trump Presidency
Geoeconomic Competition
By Matthew P. Goodman The U.S.’s Preoccupation With Border Security Is Steadily Turning North
The New York Times
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Tucson Economic Leaders Collaborate with Council on Foreign Relations to Shape National Policy
Hoodline
Featuring Matthew P. Goodman and Allison J. Smith
By Benn Steil and Elisabeth Harding
By Roger W. Ferguson Jr. and Maximilian Hippold- Expert Take
By John Austin and Elaine DezenskiUS's Shifting FDI Ambitions Hit The Election Spotlight
fDi Intelligence
Featuring Matthew P. Goodman
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By Matthias Oschinski- Expert Take
Transatlantic Cooperation in the Next U.S. Administration
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