Brookings Launches Trade Tracker to Monitor U.S. Tariff Policy and Trade Flows

The Brookings Institution has published a data interactive tool designed to help users monitor changes in U.S. trade flows, tariffs, and traded goods prices amid shifting trade policies. The article notes that after decades of stability, U.S. trade policy began shifting in 2018, with a sharp increase in tariffs since January 2025, prompting countermeasures from trading partners. The tracker features three dashboards: Dashboard 1 tracks monthly and quarterly goods and services trade by country, industry, and end-use; Dashboard 2 monitors estimated tariffs collected and weighted-average tariff rates; Dashboard 3 tracks year-over-year import and export price inflation using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The guide explains how to navigate the tool, including selecting dashboards, tabs, and time periods, and overlaying key policy actions. The tool aims to provide ongoing, accessible data for understanding how countries and businesses react to the evolving tariff landscape.