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International Students Are Critical for U.S. Innovation. Why Are They at Risk?International students contribute essential research and tens of billions of dollars to the U.S. economy. The Trump administration has moved to curtail foreign enrollments to combat what it says is disruptive political activism and immigration abuses.
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Trump’s New Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Explained in Six ChartsPresident Trump doubled almost all aluminum and steel import tariffs, seeking to curb China’s growing dominance in global trade. These six charts show the tariffs’ potential economic effects.
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C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Lisa D. CookLisa D. Cook discusses the U.S. economic outlook and monetary policy. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world’s foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics. This meeting series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies. If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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Tariffs on Trial: What’s Next for President Trump’s Trade PolicyCFR experts discuss the recent court rulings on the legality of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs, and analyze the implications for U.S. trade policy, the impact on global markets, and the legal challenges ahead. This meeting is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies. To register for this virtual meeting, please click the Register button. Please make note of the log-in information listed in this invitation so you may access the meeting.
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The Geopolitics of Critical Minerals: Risks, Resilience, and Resource ControlPanelists discuss the current global state of the critical mineral landscape, the importance of supply chain resilience to address national security concerns in an evolving geopolitical environment, and the recent minerals deal between the United States and Ukraine. This meeting is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.
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Will Europe Stand Up to U.S. Tariff Threats?How should Europe respond to the threat of 50 percent tariffs?
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All Rise for Trade CourtThe Court of International Trade’s ruling on Donald Trump’s tariffs is the most consequential potential setback for the president’s trade agenda to date. CFR experts weigh in.
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Relief and Realism: Global Reactions to U.S. Tariff RulingsThe U.S. federal court ruling that President Trump had overstepped his authority on imposing tariffs marked a clear setback for the administration. But any global cheering has been tempered by the recognition that U.S. officials have other tools for authorizing penalties, and that an appellate court has reinstated some tariffs.
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Trump’s Tariffs Aren’t Over, But They Face a Major ChallengeA court ruling on Wednesday could pose a major threat to President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda. CFR Trade Policy Fellow Inu Manak unpacks what could happen next.
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Remembering Those Whom Memorial Day HonorsThe story of an American hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States.
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Trump’s Confrontation of South Africa’s President Derails Effort to Cool TensionsSenior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies and former ambassador Michelle Gavin breaks down the tense U.S.-South Africa meeting at the White House.
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What Is the Defense Production Act?Presidents Trump and Biden have turned to the Defense Production Act to address the country’s vital needs, from stimulating critical supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic to countering growing competition with China. How does the law work?
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Three Years of War in Ukraine: Are Sanctions Against Russia Making a Difference?The United States and its allies have imposed broad economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. As the conflict continues, experts debate whether the sanctions are working.
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The Tensions Behind the Trump-Ramaphosa White House MeetingWill the U.S. and South Africa recover relations from the brink?
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Trump’s Putin Call Indicates Ukraine’s Future Is Up to EuropePresident Trump suggested after the call that the United States could “back away” if Russia and Ukraine peace talks don’t advance. That could leave it to Europe to keep Ukraine in the fight.