Council on Foreign Relations

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 21, 2025 Renewing America

Climate Change

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 21, 2025 Renewing America

Health

How New Tobacco Control Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on U.S. Cancer

This interactive examines how nationwide bans on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, as proposed by the Biden administration on April 28, 2022, could help shrink the racial gap on U.S. lung cancer death rates.

by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

Health

How New Tobacco Control Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on U.S. Cancer

by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

China Strategy Initiative

Securing America: Key Authorities Under the Defense Production Act

Four points framed Dr. Doshi’s remarks to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. First, China is an ambitious and formidable competitor unlike any the United States h…

Testimony by Rush Doshi May 22, 2025 China Strategy Initiative

China Strategy Initiative

Securing America: Key Authorities Under the Defense Production Act

Four points framed Dr. Doshi’s remarks to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. First, China is an ambitious and formidable competitor unlike any the United States h…

Testimony by Rush Doshi May 22, 2025 China Strategy Initiative

China

Daughters and Sons Guest Event: Panda Diplomacy—China's Soft Power in Black and White

Far beyond cultural exchange, pandas have long served as instruments of Chinese soft power. Panelists will discuss the history and strategic use of “panda diplomacy,” what it means to host a panda, and how symbolic gestures can shape bilateral ties and influence international relations. Members are encouraged to include their high school- or college-age children or grandchildren in this event. All members are welcome to attend. The conversation portion of this meeting is on the record. The question-and-answer portion of this meeting is not for attribution, meaning that participants are free to make use of the information shared at the meeting but may not attribute any quotes or content to any speakers or participants. Use of personal recording devices and cameras is prohibited. CFR reserves the right to take or use photographs for its own use. 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. The Daughters and Sons meeting series is made possible by generous endowment support from The Marc Haas Foundation and the Stanley S. Shuman Family Foundation.

Virtual Event with Bryan Amaral, Rush Doshi, Melissa Songer, Jennifer Griffin and Brandie Smith May 27, 2025 Asia Program

China

Daughters and Sons Guest Event: Panda Diplomacy—China's Soft Power in Black and White

Virtual Event with Bryan Amaral, Rush Doshi, Melissa Songer, Jennifer Griffin and Brandie Smith May 27, 2025 Asia Program

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June 4, 2025

Trade

Trade Calendar

Trade and tariffs are a central part of President Donald Trump’s international economic policy. Stay up to date with the Council on Foreign Relation’s calendar of significant trade-related events.

Article by Allison J. Smith Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

June 2, 2025

United States

Tariffs on Trial: What’s Next for President Trump’s Trade Policy

CFR 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 …

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in front of a microphone while holding a chart displaying tariff rates at the White House.

Virtual Event by Edward Alden, Jennifer Hillman, Inu Manak, Michael Froman, and Matthew P. Goodman

June 6, 2025

Daily News Brief

U.S.-China Trade Talks Revived

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning. …

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with China's President Xi Jinping during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019.

Article by CFR.org Editors

June 3, 2025

U.S. Trade Deficit

Mind the Trade Gap

The United States has had a trade deficit, meaning we import more than we export, for the past fifty years. But recently the trade deficit has become a front-burner issue for President Donald Trump a…

$100 bills featuring Benjamin Franklin lined up.

Podcast by Gabrielle Sierra, Brad W. Setser, and Heather Hurlburt Why It Matters

June 5, 2025

Trade

Where Does U.S. Trade Go From Here?

Global trade tensions are boiling over and questions about the United States’ economic future are at the center of the debate. As trade experts question what comes next, it’s important to analyze how…

Tryptic of Shannon K. O'Neil, Michael Froman, and Gabrielle Sierra.

Podcast by Gabrielle Sierra, Michael Froman, and Shannon K. O'Neil Why It Matters

May 29, 2025

RealEcon

Why India Needs to Move at the Pace that Washington wants on a Trade Deal

Editor's note: This article was originally published on May 22, 2025 and does not reflect developments post May 22. When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. President Donald J. Trump at …

Article by Kenneth I. Juster RealEcon

May 30, 2025

United States

All Rise for Trade Court

The 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.

A worker checks a machine at a factory that produces silk cloth in Fuyang, China.

Article by Michael Froman

May 7, 2025

China

The President’s Inbox Recap: The U.S.-China Trade War

President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign against China has ignited a trade war with mutually disastrous economic consequences and no clear end in sight.

Post by Oscar Berry The Water's Edge

May 6, 2025

China

The U.S.-China Trade War, With Zoe Liu

Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Maurice R. Greenberg senior fellow for China studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss China’s response to President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and what it…

Chinese laborers wearing blue uniforms hold and look at mechanical tech parts on a line in a factory.

Podcast by James M. Lindsay and Zongyuan Zoe Liu The President’s Inbox

May 21, 2025

Sanctions

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.

In Brief by CFR.org Editors