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Economic Warfare and Military Power

As strategic competition intensifies, the United States needs a clearer way to use finance, trade, industrial policy, and regulation to strengthen its own defense base while making it harder for adversaries to turn economic strength into military power. 

Brief by Benjamin Jensen and Jacob Clayton — May 26, 2026

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Three Nations, One Table: North American Agriculture under USMCA

Join the Americas Program for a conference on USMCA and the future of North American food and agriculture. Experts will discuss food affordability, the successes and challenges of agricultural integration, and the risks that broader trade tensions pose to the agreement’s agricultural framework ahead of the 2026 review.

Event — June 24, 2026

Economic Warfare and Military Power

As strategic competition intensifies, the United States needs a clearer way to use finance, trade, industrial policy, and regulation to strengthen its own defense base while making it harder for adversaries to turn economic strength into military power. 

Brief by Benjamin Jensen and Jacob Clayton — May 26, 2026

EST Rapid Roundup: Unpacking the Trump-Xi Summit Pt.1 - Trade and Investment

Following the recent Trump-Xi summit, join CSIS's Navin Girishankar, Philip Luck, Kate Koren, Scott Kennedy, and Rick Rossow to break down what both sides expected, where tariffs and export controls stand today, and what frameworks could define the road ahead for U.S.-China trade and investment. 

Event — May 20, 2026

Insights into the “Pay Now, Argue Later” Mechanism

The “pay now, argue later” tax administration scheme requires taxpayers to settle tax obligations before filing a complaint, which can introduce uncertainty and financial strain for investors, potentially discouraging both expansion and long-term investment.

Report by William Alan Reinsch and Thibault Denamiel — May 20, 2026

A Summit of Equals

In this week’s column, Bill Reinsch provides an overview of the Trump-Xi summit.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 20, 2026

The Trade Guys

USMCA Review and Autos with Jennifer Safavian

Bill and Scott host Jennifer Safavian, President & CEO of Autos Drive America, to discuss North American auto supply chains and the key issues at stake for automakers in USMCA review.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — May 19, 2026

CSIS The Trade Guys

How Trade Reduces the Risk of War

A new study demonstrates the quantifiable contributions of economic integration in building sustainable global security.

Commentary by Philip Luck and Christopher Meissner — May 19, 2026