BriefingUnited States Even Scaled Down, Trump’s Tariffs Will Do a Lot of Damage Andrew GawthorpeNov 27, 2024November 27, 2024 Trump’s tariffs will likely be less extreme than he has threatened. That would still leave the U.S. and the world worse off. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterNorth America Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico and Canada The EditorsNov 26, 2024November 26, 2024 Donald Trump said he would impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico once in office, a move that would have a severe economic impact. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnChina A U.S. Policy of Regime Change in China Will Backfire Mary GallagherNov 26, 2024November 26, 2024 The incoming Trump administration is making regime change in Beijing a major U.S. foreign policy goal. It’s a lose-lose formula. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnMexico Take Trump’s Threats of U.S. Military Action in Mexico Seriously James BosworthNov 25, 2024November 25, 2024 The Trump administration appears on course to launch a military operation into Mexico next year. We need to start preparing for that. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingTurkey Turkey’s Glee Over Trump’s Victory May Be Short-Lived Howard EissenstatNov 25, 2024November 25, 2024 Turkey’s President Erdogan is optimistic that Trump will be an easier partner than Biden. He may be disappointed. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnUnited States Trump’s Return Will Expose American Exceptionalism, Not End It Paul PoastNov 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Trump’s return won’t spell the end of American exceptionalism. It will simply reveal what the U.S. has always been. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterSouth America U.S. Recognizes Gonzalez as Venezuela’s President-Elect The EditorsNov 20, 2024November 20, 2024 The U.S. decision to recognize Edmundo Gonzalez as Venezuela’s president-elect repeats a failed strategy. It might be aimed at Donald Trump. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterUnited States Biden and Xi Meet in a Moment of Uncertainty The EditorsNov 18, 2024November 18, 2024 Biden and Xi’s meeting at the 2024 APEC summit was important for U.S.-China relations. The looming return of Donald Trump may make it irrelevant. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnMexico Mexico Has Leverage Against Trump. Sheinbaum Needs to Use It Frida GhitisNov 14, 2024November 14, 2024 Donald Trump has more to gain by working with Mexico than by trying to intimidate it into submission. President Sheinbaum needs to show him that. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterUnited States Musk Could Set Off Full-Blown Diplomatic Incidents The EditorsNov 13, 2024November 13, 2024 Italy’s president rebuked comments made by Elon Musk, previewing what may become a common issue as Musk enters the Trump administration. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnUnited States For Musk and Tesla, Trump’s Victory Could Be a Double-Edged Sword Mary GallagherNov 12, 2024November 12, 2024 Elon Musk appears to have come out on top with Donald Trump’s election victory. But his car company, Tesla, may not fare so well. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnThe Americas Latin America Can Leverage the Trump Coalition’s Internal Divisions James BosworthNov 11, 2024November 11, 2024 To prepare for the second Trump administration, Latin American leaders need to find allies within the divided Republican coalition. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnUnited States Trump’s Second-Term Foreign Policy Is Still Shrouded in Uncertainty Paul PoastNov 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Trump’s election victory has major implications for U.S. foreign policy, but just what they are remains hard to predict. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterUnited States How a Second Trump Term Will Affect the World The EditorsNov 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election will have an enormous impact on global affairs. Here’s the basics of what to expect. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnUnited States Trump’s Election Win Reopens a Dark Chapter for the U.S. and the World Judah GrunsteinNov 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Donald Trump thrives on chaos and provocation. During his second term, the world will have to navigate the consequences of both. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnThe Americas For Latin America, the U.S. Election Has More Than Just Policy Implications James BosworthNov 4, 2024November 4, 2024 The U.S. presidential election matters deeply to Latin American countries. Its outcome will have implications for more than just policy. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingAfrica For Biden and the U.S., Africa Is Still an Afterthought Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdéNov 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Despite showing some early promise, Joe Biden’s engagement with Africa ultimately proved to be lethargic, reactive and unambitious. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)