Christopher Gundermann

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Christopher Gundermann

Christopher Gundermann is a fellow with the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). His research focuses on the evolving global trading system, industrial strategy, international economic cooperation, and Chinese economic policy. Before joining CSIS, he advised large multinational firms on trade and investment issues as a private sector consultant. He also served as director of intergovernmental affairs and public engagement at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and as a policy adviser at the Economic Development Administration (EDA) within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Christopher holds an MSc in public policy and administration from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a BA in government from the College of William and Mary.

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Brussels vs. Brussels: The EU’s Data Act and the DMA’s Clash Over Cloud

The European Union preliminarily designated AWS and Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act. Both already fall under the Data Act, and the overlapping rules risk undermining Europe's cloud sector while deepening its reliance on U.S. providers.

Commentary by Christopher Gundermann — August 7, 2026

Understanding President Trump’s New Tariffs on Canadian Imports

On July 20, President Trump formally invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 for the first time to impose 50 percent duties against a significant range of Canadian products. Our experts explain the statute and its global implications.

Critical Questions by Christopher Gundermann, Hugh Grant-Chapman, and Diego Marroquín Bitar — July 21, 2026

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Understanding President Trump’s New Tariffs on Canadian Imports

An audio version of "⁠Understanding President Trump’s New Tariffs on Canadian Imports⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Christopher Gundermann, Hugh Grant-Chapman, and Diego Marroquín Bitar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Gundermann, Hugh Grant-Chapman, and Diego Marroquín Bitar — July 21, 2026

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