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What Do Trump’s Tariff Policies Mean for Illinois and the National Economy?

In the News
The 21st Show
Cécile Shea

"When you have a week like we've had with the stock market dropping that amount, it scares people, so they stop buying things," Cécile Shea says.

A shopping cart filled with groceries sits in an aisle at an Asian grocery store in Rowland Heights, Calif.
Jae C. Hong / AP
Global Economy

As Trump Tries for Ukraine-Russia Deal, Public Opinion on Conflict Shifts

In the News
NPR
Dina Smeltz

"A majority still want to support Ukraine, but it has slipped," Dina Smeltz tells NPR. "And the reason it's slipped is because the Republicans have tanked."

People wearing Ukrainian flags join supporters in Times Square
Adam Gray / AP
Public Opinion

Trump’s Transactional Approach to US Alliances Isn’t the Real Problem

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Are Trump's demands different in kind from how allies have historically interacted? Paul Poast weighs in.

President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office
Mstyslav Chernov / AP
US Foreign Policy

NATO Without America

In the News
Foreign Affairs
Ivo H. Daalder

In his latest for Foreign Affairs, Ivo Daalder analyzes how Europe can run an alliance designed for US control.

Servicemen stand behind a NATO Allied Reaction Force flag and flags of other NATO nations at a training range in Romania on February 19, 2025.
Vadim Ghirda / AP
US Foreign Policy

What Signalgate Really Tells Us

In the News
Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"Apparently, the US military is for hire, even if there has been no request for its services. And if you want us — you have to pay," Ivo Daalder writes.

The Signal app is shown on a mobile phone
Jeff Chiu / AP
US Foreign Policy

When It Comes To Free Trade, The Market Doesn’t Always Know Best

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Restrictions on international economic flows—like Trump's tariffs—seem to be obviously bad. But politically speaking, that isn't always the case, Paul Poast argues.

cargo cranes are used to take containers off of a Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation boat at the Port of Tacoma
Ted S. Warren / AP
Global Economy

Signal Chat Shakes Washington

In the News
France 24
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder weighs in on members of the Trump administration using the Signal app to discuss plans for a military operation.

Signal app on a smartphone is seen on a mobile device screen
Kiichiro Sato / AP
US Foreign Policy

86 Percent Blame Putin for Russia-Ukraine War: Survey

In the News
The Hill
Coauthors

A new Chicago Council-Ipsos poll sheds light on American attitudes toward the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses a meeting
Alexander Nemenov / Pool via AP
Public Opinion

On Concessions to Russia, Trump and Americans Are on Different Pages

In the News
Washington Post
Coauthors

"It seems Americans might not be as inclined toward peace at any cost as Trump is," Aaron Blake writes, citing new Council-Ipsos polling.

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office
Mystyslav Chernov / AP
Public Opinion

Would Americans Go to War Against China?

In the News
Foreign Affairs
Paul Poast

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast, Alexandra Chinchilla, and Dan Reiter explore how a divided US public thinks about conflict.

Chinese soldiers march to their post outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
Vincent Thian / AP
US Foreign Policy