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📃 What is IEEPA, and why does it matter today? The 1977 law lets presidents act in a national emergency. While usually used for sanctions, Trump invoked it to impose tariffs. The Court will now decide if that was lawful. Read more about IEEPA below ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/programs…
🐌🇨🇳 What does a slowing China mean for Africa’s future? We’re unpacking the answer in a new report titled “China’s economic slowdown and spillovers to Africa.” Join us for the launch event on Tuesday, November 18th with leading experts. Register here ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/event/wh…
📦➡️💼 The next phase of Asia-Pacific trade isn’t just about goods. At our #APEC2025 Rebalancing Trade panel, @jedmark888 highlighted how services–from transport to finance to digital industries–are still held back by regulatory barriers. Addressing these gaps could unlock major regional growth. Watch the full conversation here⬇️ piped.video/live/kiugAltQ80A…
⛏️🇺🇸🇨🇳 China’s rare earth dominance remains a strategic leverage point. On our #APEC2025 panel on Rebalancing Trade, @KDonovan_AC, @jedmark888 and @clairechu_ noted that diversifying away from Chinese supply chains will take years–not months–and require coordinated action across governments and industry. Watch the full conversation here ⬇️ piped.video/live/kiugAltQ80A…
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🚨💰 #TermOfTheWeek: Asset Freeze From private wealth to state reserves, asset freezes are central to modern sanctions—blocking access to billions across the globe. Check out our Economic Statecraft Lexicon to learn more ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/programs…
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At this year’s IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, the Atlantic Council hosted over 70 events and engagements. Missed out on some of the action? Catch up on highlights from an exciting week ⬇️
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The Trump-Xi meeting drew headlines–but @ClaireJChu reminds us to look at the long game: “China isn’t waiting around for the US relationship to get back to where it was.” China is already building alternative trade networks, financial mechanisms, and regional institutions. Watch the #APEC2025 panel ⬇️ piped.video/live/kiugAltQ80A…
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📅 TUE, NOV 18 | 🕘 2:30 PM ET 🇨🇳🌍 Join us and @rhodium_group for the launch of a new report on how China’s economic slowdown could affect Beijing’s trade and financial engagement with African countries. 🔗 Register here: atlanticcouncil.org/event/wh…
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🚨 How have sanctions on Russia, Iran, and Venezuela reshaped global oil flows? @ACGeoEcon's Economic Statecraft Initiative & @ACGlobalEnergy's new Energy Sanctions Dashboard analyzes how sanctions have impacted trade routes and China's primary role in sanctioned crude. Read the full analysis⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/energy-s…
📽️This week, our Tariff Tracker was featured alongside @RanaForoohar’s expert analysis on @CNN One World with @BiannaGolodryga. Catch up on what's at stake in the Supreme Court case with our interactive visualization that shows: 👉Tariffs currently in place, and legal authorities used to justify them 👉Explanations of each legal authority used by the president, as well as alternatives atlanticcouncil.org/programs…
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🚢💡 Energy sanctions have reshaped the global oil map. Our new Energy Sanctions Dashboard — by the Economic Statecraft Initiative and @ACGlobalEnergy — tracks how measures on Russia, Iran, and Venezuela redirected global crude flows, spurred evasion networks, and tested US economic statecraft. Explore the dashboard ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/energy-s…
🏛️ Today is a big day for international trade, as the Supreme Court hears oral argument on the use of IEEPA for tariffs. Check out senior director @joshualipsky's insights on IEEPA and the implications of the case in yesterday's panel at the @BancoSantander International Banking Conference #SIBC25
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⏰ Today, Supreme Court oral arguments on Trump tariffs begin Justices will decide if Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs was legal. The case is brought by small businesses and 12 states. Refresh your tariff knowledge below ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/programs…
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🛢️🇷🇺 Before sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil, Russian oil flowed freely to China and India. But China’s state-majors have now suspended purchases, and Indian refiners are following suit. Explore the shifts in our Energy Sanctions Dashboard⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/energy-s…
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IN ONE HOUR | Join us for a deep dive into the 2025 APEC Summit's biggest takeaways from Trump-Xi talks to tariff tensions and regional leadership shifts. Tune in below ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/event/a-…
TOMORROW | 9:00 am ET 🌏 What did the 2025 APEC Summit reveal about regional leadership, US–China relations, and trade policy in the Indo-Pacific? Join the Atlantic Council’s Indo-Pacific Security Initiative and Economic Statecraft Initiative, in partnership with KIPEC, for a strategic review of #APEC2025. Register using the link below⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/event/a-…
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🛢️🇮🇷 Despite years of sanctions, Iranian oil continues to reach global markets–often rebranded or re-exported through intermediaries. China remains the main destination, buying millions of barrels via underreported channels. Dive into our Energy Sanctions Dashboard to learn more⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/energy-s…
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‼️In 2 days Trump’s tariffs reach the Supreme Court The case challenges the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs. A ruling could limit (but not end) Trump’s tariff powers. Explore tariffs' legal basis ⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/programs…