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USS Ford arrives in the Caribbean: Will It Strike or Stand Down?

With the redeployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean reaches a level unseen since the Cold War. The aircraft carrier’s arrival suggests a shift from a campaign against drug smugglers to one that includes undermining the Maduro regime. 

Analysis by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — November 13, 2025

Tariffs on Copper Imports Will Affect 45 Percent of U.S. Copper Needs

U.S. copper tariffs will negatively impact minerals security, as the majority of U.S. copper imports come from partners within the Western Hemisphere that have free trade agreements with the United States.

Analysis by Ryan C. Berg, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, and Henry Ziemer — July 29, 2025

Trump Targets Largest U.S. Trade Partners with New Tariffs

The use of emergency economic powers to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China risks undermining U.S. economic security by disrupting supply chains, increasing costs for consumers and businesses, and straining critical partnerships.

Analysis by Navin Girishankar and Philip Luck — February 3, 2025