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May 13, 2025

Trade
Demystifying Trade, Tariffs, and the Economy

This event was part of the 2025 CFR Local Journalists Workshop, which is made possible through the generous support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. TRANSCRIPT VOGT: I hope it ins…

Play Justin Shannon Jon and Rebecca

May 13, 2025

Climate Change
Climate Change Is Affecting the Economy. But Proving So Is a Challenge.

Several studies have attempted to model the effects of climate change on the economy, with varying results. But one fact remains certain: The costs of climate change will hit emerging markets and dev…

Workers remove mud accumulated by flooding at an industrial plant of hygiene, cleaning, and oleochemical products, in Encantado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

April 10, 2025

United States
Media Briefing: Trump's Tariffs and the Future of the Global Economy

CFR experts provide insights and context around President Donald Trump’s recent enactment of tariffs, global reactions, and what his plans mean for the future of the global economy.   

Play U.S. President Trump delivers remarks on tariffs, at the White House

June 20, 2025

United States
A Conversation With Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender addresses the current state of the U.S. economy and outlines the administration’s upcoming economic priorities This meeting is presented by Real…

Play Michael Faulkender, former Assistant Treasury Secretary for Economic Policy under former US President Donald Trump, speaks during an interview in Washington, DC, on October 1, 2024

January 23, 2025

China
Rebalancing China’s Economy: Stimulus, Confidence, and Self-Sufficiency

Despite President Trump’s threat of steep tariffs, the real challenge for Chinese policymakers lies at home.

Pedestrians wait for a street signal on a sidewalk as an electronic billboard shows China's 2024 GDP growth in Shanghai

October 23, 2024

RealEcon
Trade Is a Win for the U.S. Economy

This op-ed was originally published by The Detroit News online on October 20, 2024 and in print on October 21, 2024.  As Americans get ready to head to the polls, no issue is more central to their…

October 30, 2024

Election 2024
How Does Immigration Affect the U.S. Economy?

Presidential candidates Harris and Trump differ sharply on the benefits of immigration for the U.S. economy. What role do immigrants play?

June 6, 2025

United States
International Students Are Critical for U.S. Innovation. Why Are They at Risk?

International students contribute essential research and tens of billions of dollars to the U.S. economy. The Trump administration has moved to curtail foreign enrollments to combat what it says is d…

Harvard University students exit the school's Commencement ceremony in Cambridge, Massachusetts, April 29, 2025.

June 12, 2024

Economics
Global Growth Tracker: World Economies by GDP

This tracker charts the economic growth performance through time of ninety-one countries around the globe.

April 16, 2024

United States
Is Rising Student Debt Harming the U.S. Economy?

Higher education provides students many socioeconomic benefits and increases the global competitiveness of the United States, but mounting student loan debt has sparked a debate over federal lending …

Protestors hold "cancel student debt" signs outside the U.S. Supreme Court.