
Philip A. Luck is director of the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business. He served in the Biden-Harris administration as the deputy chief economist at the U.S. Department of State. Dr. Luck is an expert on the economics of international trade, global supply chains, and international migration policy. He has spent his career in public service, both in government and academia. At the Department of State, Dr. Luck led analytical efforts to combat sanctions and export control evasion, increase global supply chain resilience, combat economic coercion, as well as improve migration policy design and implementation. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of State, Philip was an assistant professor of economics at the University of Colorado, Denver. Dr. Luck’s research focuses on the international organization of production—specifically, how international trade and migration impact the structure of firms, supply chains, demand for skills, labor market dynamics, and aggregate welfare. His research has been published in leading economic journals, including the Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Labor Economics, Journal of Economic Geography, and Review of International Economics. His work has also been covered in major publications including the New York Times, The Economist, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and RealClear Markets. A devoted teacher, he has taught at Drexel University and Claremont McKenna College as well as the University of Colorado, Denver. He graduated with honors in economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and earned MSc and PhD degrees in economics from the University of California, Davis.
In the News
Donald Trump signs his plan for reciprocal tariffs — but with a delay
Philip Luck in Yahoo — February 13, 2025
What Is the International Emergency Economic Powers Act?
Philip Luck in The New York Times — February 11, 2025
China announces counter tariffs on numerous U.S. products with U.S. levies due to take effect
Philip Luck in CBS — February 5, 2025
China counters with tariffs on U.S. products and an investigation of Google
Philip Luck in LA Times — February 5, 2025
Big tech to tungsten: what industries are the focus of China’s new US tariffs?
Philip Luck in The Guardian — February 4, 2025
LUCK: Tariffs would disrupt U.S. manufacturing.
Philip Luck in CNBC — January 31, 2025
All Philip Luck Content
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Building Critical Mineral Security for a Sustainable Future
U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Won’t Solve the Chinese Dumping Problem
Commentary by Philip Luck and Evan Brown — February 14, 2025
Trump, Tariffs, and Trade Wars | The Capital Cable #106
Event — February 13, 2025
Tariffs and More Tariffs
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Philip Luck — February 11, 2025

Beyond Manufacturing: Why Services Are Key to U.S.-China Economic Competition
Podcast Episode by Philip Luck — February 11, 2025

Beyond Manufacturing: Why Services Are Key to U.S.-China Economic Competition
Commentary by Philip Luck — February 6, 2025
Tariff Leverage
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Philip Luck — February 5, 2025

How U.S. Tariffs on Allies Undermine Economic Statecraft
Commentary by Philip Luck — February 4, 2025
How U.S. Tariffs on Allies Undermine Economic Statecraft
Podcast Episode by Philip Luck — February 4, 2025

Unpacking President Trump’s Tariffs Action
Event — February 3, 2025