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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

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Trade Deficits and Growing EU-China Tensions

This episode of The Trade Off unpacks growing EU–China trade tensions, Europe’s evolving economic security approach, and what recent trade disputes mean for the future of the economic relationship.

Event — August 7, 2026

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

The People Are Restless

In this week's column, Bill Reinsch argues that there is growing congressional and labor opposition to the Trump administration's use of tariffs.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — August 5, 2026

The Visibility Gap: How AI Can Stop Chinese Transshipment Under USMCA

Supply chain visibility is the best defense against Chinese overcapacity and transshipment. The USMCA Review can act as a coordinating mechanism for North American trade to leverage AI and large-scale data analytics to make supply chains transparent for the first time.

Commentary by Diego Marroquín Bitar — August 4, 2026

The Trade Guys

Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs: Sections 338 & 301 and the Russia Sanctions Bill

Bill and Scott discuss the Trump administration's proposed new tariffs on Canada under Section 338, the implementation of Section 301 tariffs on more than 80 countries, and the Russia Sanctions Bill currently making its way through Congress.

Podcast Episode by Alex Kisling, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — August 3, 2026

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The Impossible State

Poisoning the Well: U.S.-Korea Trade Tension

Dr. Victor Cha, Adam Farrar, Eunjoong Kim, and Wonchul Kim discussed the recent U.S. House Judiciary Committee report on discriminatory practices, expiration of Section 122 tariffs, and the Korean investment deals. 

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha, Adam Farrar, Eunjoong Kim, and Wonchul Kim — July 31, 2026

The Impossible State Podcast

EST Rapid Roundup: More Tariffs and Implications

Join the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department’s Navin Girishankar, Philip Luck and Angela Ellard as they unpack the Trump administration's recent tariff actions and discuss the implications for U.S. trading partners. 

Event — July 30, 2026