List of Trade Policy & Agreements articles
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The president of Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay stand holding hands in front of a waterfall. The EU-Mercosur Deal Is a Hedge Against the Donroe Doctrine
As the United States pursues gunboat diplomacy, Europe and South America are choosing cooperation instead.
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An overhead view shows the prow of a massive cargo ship stacked with rows of neatly organized shipping containers in a variety of colors. The water below is dark, nearly black. Tariffs Have Hurt, Not Helped, the U.S. Economy
And they will likely play an even bigger role in 2026.
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Trump and von der Leyen meet in Scotland Trump’s 3 Options to Turn the Screws on Europe
As the trade imbalance widens, European leaders need to prepare for likely retaliation.
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An illustration shows one empty flagpole alongside the flags of multiple countries. The U.S. flag is seen at far right, untethered, flying out of frame. The World-Minus-One Moment
Managing the global order with an antagonistic Washington.
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An illustration shows a line of large shopping carts facing down a small Donald Trump figure holding two shopping bags. The stars of China's flag are in the upper left corner. A New Global Trade Order
How Trump’s tariffs shaped geopolitics this year.
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A photo illustration of Donald Trump with flags of many countries as pins on his lapel. The Winners and Losers of Trump’s New Foreign Policy
Here are the countries that have benefited the most—and least—from the U.S. president’s decision-making.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Sept. 2. South Asian States Seek Cooperation—Without India
A proposed Bangladesh-China-Pakistan nexus could raise concerns in New Delhi.
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A worker in an orange safety uniform is seen from afar as they stand near a flatbed truck on a port. A large cargo ship is docked in the water beside him. What to Make of China’s Trade Surplus
The imbalance raises questions about the global economy and Trump administration policy.
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Dan Duffy uses a tractor to plant soybeans on land he farms with his brother near Dwight, Illinois. U.S. Farmers Aren’t Out of the Woods Yet
Trump’s bailout offers temporary relief, but trade war pain remains.
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Heavy machinery handles bauxite and iron ore at the Port of Yantai in China, on Oct. 29. The Minerals That Drive Trump’s Global Agenda
From Canada to Pakistan, an interest in critical minerals is a through line in the White House’s foreign policy.
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U.S. President Donald Trump listens as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks in the Cross Hall of the White House during an event called "Investing in America" in Washington, DC, on on April 30. Why U.S. Tech Flip-Flops on China Are So Disastrous
Allies and adversaries alike know they just have to wait for the other shoe to drop.
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A collage illustration shows hands shaking with semicircle charts colored dots and swinging cargo containers. The Trump Trade Tracker
Switzerland cuts a deal—plus the latest global picture on Trump’s tariff regime.
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The Ford Explorer electric car stands in the hall at the start of production in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on June 4, 2024. American Automakers Need Chinese Batteries
High political walls are hurting an industry vital to the character of the country.
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U.S. President Donald Trump, center, joined by lawmakers and members of his administration, delivers remarks during a dinner with leaders of Central Asian countries in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Tungsten Is the Next Flash Point in the Resource Race
Alarmed by Beijing’s rare earths chokehold, Washington is scrambling to plug other potential vulnerabilities.
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Takaichi and Trump Why Did Asian Countries Give Trump So Much on Trade?
The new deals contain unusual concessions that could change the flow of goods in Asia.
