Introduction: Advancing America’s Prosperity
The United States stands at a pivotal moment in economic policymaking. The Trump administration has profoundly reshaped America’s approach to international economics, adopting a more confrontational stance on trade and retreating from long-standing multilateral agreements. In April 2025, the Trump administration announced tariffs on goods from every US trading partner, ranging from 11 to 50 percent, ...
Aspen Economic Strategy Group Reports related to Affordability
Policymakers across the political spectrum – and at the federal, state, and local levels – are increasingly focused on improving “affordability” for Americans. The Aspen Economic Strategy Group has released a series of reports that speak directly to this challenge. Below, we highlight five AESG reports that offer evidence-based insights into how policy can strengthen ...
Aspen Economic Strategy Group Welcomes Four New Members
Aspen Economic Strategy Group Welcomes New Members Leading business executives and academics join bipartisan group dedicated to promoting evidence-based solutions to America’s economic challenges. WASHINGTON, DC, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 – The Aspen Economic Strategy Group (AESG), co-chaired by former U.S. Secretaries of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr. and Timothy F. Geithner, today announced four ...
Robert B. Zoellick
ROBERT B. ZOELLICK is Chairman of Temasek Americas, Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (after serving on the Temasek board for 10 years) and Senior Fellow and former Adjunct Professor at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. In addition, Zoellick serves on the board of Robinhood Markets, chairs the International Advisory Council of Standard Chartered Bank, and ...
Michael Froman
MIKE FROMAN is President of the Council on Foreign Relations. He previously served as vice chairman and president, Strategic Growth at Mastercard and chairman of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. From 2013 to 2017, Mike served as the U.S. Trade Representative, President Barack Obama’s principal advisor and negotiator on international trade and investment issues. ...
Mellody Hobson
As Co-CEO, Mellody is responsible for management, strategic planning and growth for all areas of Ariel. Additionally, she chairs the board of Ariel Investments’ publicly traded mutual funds. Prior to being named Co-CEO, Mellody spent nearly two decades as Ariel’s President. In 2025, she founded Project Level® to change the game in women’s sports. Mellody ...
Gita Gopinath
Gita Gopinath is the Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics at Harvard University. Her research focuses on International Finance and Macroeconomics where she is a leading voice on dollar dominance, exchange rates, trade and investment, international financial crises, monetary policy and debt. Previously, she was the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International ...