Geoeconomic outlook

The past year saw a global economy in flux, with the United States introducing new tariffs and signing a slate of bilateral deals. China responded with export controls and sought alternative markets, ultimately reaching a one-trillion-dollar trade surplus.

Meanwhile, the global artificial intelligence race has accelerated — reshaping supply chains and investment flows. 

The Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center will host Jan Hatzius, chief economist at Goldman Sachs, to discuss what 2026 may hold for the global economy.