The US is reliant on a complex network of intertwined global supply chains for its substantial imports of arms and ammunition - supply chains that include China, for now. As the US de-risks its ...

We asked a group of experts to envision the future of supply chains and how changes to them will impact national economies. By The New York Times This feature is part of a series called Turning Points ...

The rewiring of global trade is not a temporary disruption, but a structural shift with enduring implications. Rising tariffs, export controls, and investment restrictions are reconfiguring ...

The United States is currently imposing its highest tariffs since the 1930s, dramatically reshaping global trade patterns, economies, and market dynamics throughout 2025. This is driven largely by ...

New reports from the World Trade Organization and a Washington think tank showed how robust global trade could quickly be derailed by violence. By Ana Swanson Ana Swanson covers international trade ...

Recent geopolitical developments have raised concerns about increasing tensions among major world powers. Observers have noted efforts to create divisions between two key allies, which could ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. The U.S. trade data for 2024 makes clear that the U.S. trade deficit was expanding ...

Amid the headlines and noise of the latest tariffs from Washington and the growing fears about the state of global trade, a quiet movement to support free and open commerce is taking place in world ...

Kenya’s recent engagement with China highlights how African countries can secure tailored investments while navigating global trade uncertainties. Kenyan President William Ruto (back left) and Chinese ...