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Trump’s trade policy


Explore our latest research, analysis, and insights on Donald Trump’s trade policies and their impact on the US, global economy, and international trading system. Read expert perspectives, data-driven reports, and discussions shaping the future of international trade.


How we should move forward in Trump’s turbulent trade world

How we should move forward in Trump’s turbulent trade world

Deborah Elms

15 April 2025

Can Trump break China’s critical minerals stranglehold?

Can Trump break China’s critical minerals stranglehold?

Henry Storey

15 April 2025

What’s really unfair in the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

What’s really unfair in the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Deborah Elms

4 April 2025

The looming chaos of Trump’s trade "Liberation Day"

The looming chaos of Trump’s trade "Liberation Day"

Deborah Elms

25 March 2025

Responding to Trump 2.0: A Committee to Save the Rest of the World

Responding to Trump 2.0: A Committee to Save the Rest of the World

Bert Hofman

18 March 2025

Assessing Trump's 'America First' trade policy

Assessing Trump's 'America First' trade policy

AFPC and Hinrich Foundation

11 March 2025

A postscript – and a prelude – on US-India trade

A postscript – and a prelude – on US-India trade

Mark Linscott

4 March 2025

How should Trump 2.0 secure global supply chains?

How should Trump 2.0 secure global supply chains?

Kati Suominen

4 March 2025

What we know about Trump’s reciprocal tariffs – and what we don’t

What we know about Trump’s reciprocal tariffs – and what we don’t

Deborah Elms

18 February 2025

Level the playing field now: Protect de minimis not through tariffs, but reform and equal treatment

Level the playing field now: Protect de minimis not through tariffs, but reform and equal treatment

Merle A. Hinrich

18 February 2025

Trump’s war on trade: What’s next for Europe?

Trump’s war on trade: What’s next for Europe?

AFPC and Keith M. Rockwell

18 February 2025

Trump’s "reciprocal" tariffs took root in the WTO's failings

Trump’s "reciprocal" tariffs took root in the WTO's failings

Mark Linscott

11 February 2025

The shock and awe hidden in Trump’s America First trade policy memo

The shock and awe hidden in Trump’s America First trade policy memo

Deborah Elms

28 January 2025

Europe plans two-pronged approach to dealing with Trump

Europe plans two-pronged approach to dealing with Trump

Keith M. Rockwell

21 January 2025

Trump’s tariff threats on Canada and Mexico

Trump’s tariff threats on Canada and Mexico

Holly Smith

21 January 2025

Trump’s China policy: Phase Two or Phase Nil?

Trump’s China policy: Phase Two or Phase Nil?

Matt Gertken

14 January 2025

How the US and China must adapt statecraft to Southeast Asia

How the US and China must adapt statecraft to Southeast Asia

Chin-Hao Huang

14 January 2025

ASEAN faces China Shock and Trump 2.0

ASEAN faces China Shock and Trump 2.0

Henry Storey

14 January 2025

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