Catharine Mouradian

Program Manager and Research Associate, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
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Catharine (Katya) Mouradian is a program manager and research associate with the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business. Before joining CSIS, she studied in Brussels and concurrently interned at an economic intelligence and global consulting firm. Her work has focused on the European Union and technology ecosystem in the transatlantic context, including the geopolitics of semiconductor supply chains. Katya previously interned in the Senate, where she worked on issues related to foreign affairs, defense, and cryptocurrency. She holds a BA in international studies and a minor in history from American University.

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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

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“Liberation Day” Tariffs Explained

An audio version of “'Liberation Day' Tariffs Explained,” a new commentary by CSIS's Barath Harithas. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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

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The United States Needs a Strategic Sector Visa

As immigration policy will be a key policy discussion point in 2025, the United States should create a legal pathway for foreign job seekers in sectors critical to U.S. economic security.

Commentary by Thibault Denamiel and Catharine Mouradian — December 20, 2024

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The United States Needs a Strategic Sector Visa

An audio version of “The United States Needs a Strategic Sector Visa,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Thibault Denamiel and Catharine Mouradian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Thibault Denamiel and Catharine Mouradian — December 20, 2024

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Toward a U.S. Economic Security Strategy

This report evaluates the U.S. approach to economic security, laying out recommendations for how the U.S. government, together with key allies and partners, can advance a more cohesive economic security strategy, focused on reimagining international economic engagement.

Report by Emily Benson, Catharine Mouradian, and Andrea Leonard Palazzi — July 9, 2024

Evaluating Chip Overcapacity and the Transatlantic Trade Tool Kit

A topic of growing prominence in the transatlantic policymaking arena is to what extent Chinese overcapacity of legacy (“mainstream”) chips is or will become a problem and, if it is a problem, what to do about it.

Commentary by Emily Benson, Catharine Mouradian, and Pau Alvarez-Aragones — April 5, 2024

Previewing the Italian G7 Presidency

A new commentary from the Project on Trade and Technology provides a look into the planned agenda of the Italian G7 and argues for a larger focus on economic security.

Commentary by Emily Benson, Catharine Mouradian, and Pau Alvarez-Aragones — February 20, 2024