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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May 20, 2025

RealEcon

How Trade Chaos Could Transform Into the Trump Round of Trade Negotiations

The Trump administration’s upending of trade norms could help usher in a new economic order—but only if done right.

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, China's International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang, and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, prepare to discuss on the day of a bilateral meeting between the U.S. and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, May 10, 2025.

Article by James Wallar RealEcon

May 27, 2025

Daily News Brief

U.S., EU ‘Fast-Track’ Trade Talks

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. …

Volkswagen (VW) electric fleet lead plant in Emden.

Article by CFR.org Editors

May 14, 2025

Trade

Trade Agreements: Deal or No Deal

With allies and adversaries alike impacted by new economic barriers and tariffs, the global map of U.S. trade relationships hangs in question. As the U.S. rethinks its commitments with its trading pa…

Podcast by Gabrielle Sierra and Inu Manak Why It Matters

April 14, 2025

Trade

The Contentious U.S.-China Trade Relationship

President Donald Trump’s trade war with China that began in his first administration has snowballed into greater tensions between the world’s biggest economies, but experts say completely decoupling …

A worker works on the production line of a high-end silk textile enterprise in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, March 5, 2025.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors

May 9, 2025

United States

U.S.-UK Trade Deal Illustrates Trump’s Shifting Trade Policy

The U.S.-UK trade agreement is Trump’s first since his “Liberation Day” tariff announcements. It could be a possible template for other nations seeking a deal, but it could also have major implicatio…

President Donald Trump wears a suit and tie behind the Resolute Desk. There are members of his cabinet wearing suits behind him. There are golden curtains on the windows.

Expert Brief by Inu Manak Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

April 22, 2025

Asia Program

Singapore Holds an Election Amidst a World at (Trade) War

Singapore's ruling party faces domestic and economic headwinds ahead of upcoming elections.

Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

April 23, 2025

United States

The U.S. Trade Deficit: How Much Does It Matter?

President Trump has made reducing U.S. trade deficits a priority, but economists disagree over how much they matter and what to do about them.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors Renewing America

May 6, 2025

Asia

Is ASEAN Leaving the U.S. Behind on Trade?

The Southeast Asia trade group, China, Japan, and South Korea said they will work closely together due to “escalating trade protectionism.” Three CFR fellows explain how their U.S. relationship will …

A dock worker in a red outfit and helmet leans on a gray cart. He is surrounded by hte docks scaffolding and trailers from trucks

Article by Rebecca Patterson, Brad W. Setser, and Joshua Kurlantzick Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

April 9, 2025

Daily News Brief

Trade War Hits Sharp Escalation

Workers work on a production line manufacturing smart automotive central control navigation products at a factory of Beidou Intelligent Connected Vehicle Technology Co. (BICV) in the High Tech Industrial Development Zone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China April 9, 2025.

Article by CFR.org Editors

February 5, 2025

United States

What Trump’s Trade War Would Mean, in Nine Charts

President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico could upend U.S. trade. These nine charts show what’s at stake, what comes next, and why it matters.

Article by Shannon K. O'Neil and Julia Huesa Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies