The Evening: Brazil, DoD List, Let There Be Rock, and More
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It's Tuesday, April 8th.
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Executive Education
From clean energy to national security, critical minerals are at the center of global competition. Building Critical Mineral Security for a Sustainable Future
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provides expert insights into supply chain resilience and sustainability. Join us in person or virtually—register by April 16
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Audio Briefs
CSIS now offers audio versions of our latest analysis. Listen to the latest Critical Questions by CSIS's Michelle Strucke and Lily Kennedy, "Where Is the United States? An Earthquake in Myanmar Is the First Test of President Trump’s Emergency Aid Cuts
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In That Number
104%
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is waiting to hear from China before cumulative duties of 104% take effect, in a sign that he might be open to last-minute negotiations.
Source: Reuters
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Critical Quote
“I think it was a big mistake, this Chinese escalation, because they’re playing with a pair of twos. What do we lose by the Chinese raising tariffs on us? We export one-fifth to them of what they export to us, so that is a losing hand for them.”
—Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
iDeas Lab
Three Points on Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs
Beginning on April 9, the United States will impose country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs targeting 57 named countries
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, with rates reaching as high as 50 percent. At a minimum, each country will pay a 10 percent tariff, which went into effect on April 5.
The Andreas C. Dracopoulos iDeas Lab at CSIS enhances our research with the latest in cutting-edge web technologies, design, and multimedia.
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(Photo credit: Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images.) Romanian soldiers take part in the Sea Shield 25 multinational NATO military exercise on board the frigate "Regina Maria" on April 8, 2025, in the Black Sea, off the coast of Constanta.
Recommended Reading
“DeepSeek: A Deep Dive
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” by CSIS’s Gregory C. Allen before the House Science, Space, & Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
This Town Upcoming
At 10:00 a.m.
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, the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department hosts Dr. Michelle Rozo for an eye-opening conversation on how the biotechnology revolution will change our economy, society, and national security
On April 11, at 10:00 p.m.
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, the CSIS Defense and Security Department host a discussion on the role of space and data capabilities in the changing character of war.
Earlier on April 10, at 10:00 a.m.
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, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace hosts a youth climate action in North Africa, the climate vulnerability-governance nexus in Morocco, climate adaptation, and more.
Video
CSIS’ Victor Cha joined me to discuss South Korea’s “Quiet Crisis” of leadership and the vacuum in wake of President Yoon’s impeachment, plus, the impact of President Trump’s tariffs while the ROK seeks to elect its next leader over the next two months. Watch the full video here.
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Podcasts
This week, Bill and Scott talk to author and professor Alex Capri about his new book Techno-Nationalism: How It's Reshaping Trade, Geopolitics and Society.
Listen on Spotify
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We live in an “on demand” world, so this note won’t contain any spoilers. But, it’s a huge smile that the greatest show on television is back—Yellowstone premiered Sunday night! One of the show’s actors, Ryan Bingham, who plays “Walker,” is also a country-roots rock musician. Bingham was savvy enough to release his new album, “Live at Red Rocks
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,” during the weekend of the Yellowstone premiere, and it’s great stuff.
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