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Upcoming Events

Global Economy Roundtable with Daleep Singh

In-Person EVENT

Daleep Singh and Brent Neiman discuss global economic policy and macroeconomic trends in the first edition of the revitalized Global Eceonomy Roundtable Series.

Stock numbers on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange on October 1, 2025.
Seth Wenig / AP
Nov
5

Past Events

Mining the Future: America's Critical Minerals Challenge

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Paramita Das, Alaina Harkness, and Karl Friedhoff discuss the strategic challenges facing the US as it tries to secure critical mineral supply chains while balancing competing policy priorities.

Paramita Das, Alaina Harkess, and Karl Friedhoff on the council stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Navigating Reciprocal Tariffs and Strengthening US-India Trade and Investment Ties

PAST EVENT

Mark Linscott joins senior business leaders from across Chicago to discuss the evolving dynamics of US-India trade negotiations amid recent developments.

Workers in a manufacturing unit make leather footwear in Agra, India on August 25, 2025.
Manish Swarup / AP

Commentary

Trump Dealt Polling Setback on Eve of China Trade Talks

In the News
Newsweek
Craig Kafura

New Council polling finds Americans oppose higher tariffs on China and are warming to the idea of economic cooperation.

 A Chinese flag flies from a ship at the Port of Oakland
Noah Berger / AP
Public Opinion

Three Questions for 2025 Global Leadership Award Honoree Regina Cross

BLOG
Impact Stories by Regina Cross

Council Emerging Leaders Program alumna Regina Cross on what it takes to lead across borders and create meaningful, lasting change.  

Regina Cross smiling at the camera. Global Economy

Research

Most Americans Say USMCA Is Good for the US Economy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities across party lines believe trade with Canada and Mexico strengthens US national security.

President Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau and Enrique Pena Nieto sign the USMCA
Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Global Economy

Critical Minerals, Rare Earth Elements, and the Challenges Ahead for the United States

RESEARCH
Report by Karl Friedhoff

Washington is already behind in the race to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements. This report presents a path forward.

Ore is hauled from the Kennecott's Bingham Canyon Copper Mine in Utah
Rick Bowmer / AP
US Foreign Policy

Experts

Michael H. Moskow 

Vice Chair and Distinguished Fellow, Global Economy
Council expert Michael H. Moskow

Julián Ventura 

Nonresident Distinguished Fellow, Latin America and the Global Economy
Headshot for Julian Ventura