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Three Points on Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs

Beginning on April 9, the United States will impose country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs targeting 57 named countries, with rates reaching as high as 50 percent. At a minimum, each country will pay a 10 percent tariff, which went into effect on April 5.

Analysis by Barath Harithas, Evan Brown, and Catharine Mouradian — April 7, 2025

“Liberation Day” Tariffs Explained

This analysis from the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business unpacks the April 2 tariff announcements from the White House.

Commentary by Barath Harithas, Kyle Meng, Evan Brown, and Catharine Mouradian — April 3, 2025

Sourcing Requirements and U.S. Technological Competitiveness

In a new brief, the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair examines the CHIPS Act renewal of industrial policy in the United States, and its national security guardrails, which may pose direct costs on the very companies it was designed to support.

Brief by Thibault Denamiel, Evan Brown, and David Korn — March 5, 2025

Sourcing Requirements and U.S. Technological Competitiveness

In a new brief, the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair examines Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) initiatives, including its “Buy America” requirements and recommends ways to improve Buy America tools for U.S. economic security. 

Brief by Evan Brown and Thibault Denamiel — March 5, 2025

U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Won’t Solve the Chinese Dumping Problem

The Trump administration plans to reimpose global tariffs on steel and aluminum—but will they fix China’s market-distorting policies? This commentary from the Economics Program and Scholl Chair argues that only a multilateral approach can provide a lasting solution.

Commentary by Philip Luck and Evan Brown — February 14, 2025

The State of Maritime Supply-Chain Threats

The global maritime supply chains primer from the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business identifies and assesses current and potential key threats to seaborne trade.

Commentary by Thibault Denamiel and Evan Brown — November 4, 2024

Steps Forward to Strengthen the Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain

The Scholl Chair outlines policy recommendations for U.S. trade and economic policy to accelerate the production and deployment of lithium-ion batteries as well as LIB end uses.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch, Meredith Broadbent, Thibault Denamiel, and Evan Brown — June 11, 2024

A New Chapter in Content Moderation: Unpacking the UK Online Safety Bill

The United Kingdom's new Online Safety Bill is intended to make the internet safer for children, but critics say it has the potential to undermine privacy and free speech online. This CQ addresses the most pressing questions about what the bill means for everyone.

Critical Questions by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann, Taylar Rajic, and Evan Brown — October 18, 2023