Peterson Institute for International Economics

The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) is a Washington D.C.-based non-profit, non-partisan research organization specializing in international economic policy. PIIE is frequently cited in news articles due to its research and analysis of global trade, economic trends, and policy impacts. Recent news highlights PIIE's work on assessing the impact of former President Trump's trade policies, particularly concerning US-China trade relations. Chad Bown, a senior fellow at PIIE, has published research indicating significant shortfalls in Chinese purchases of US goods due to the trade wars. PIIE has also reported on the US trade deficit, the rise of China's private sector, and shifts in US trade patterns towards Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The institute's analysis is relevant as global trade dynamics are reshaped by geopolitical tensions and evolving economic dependencies, making PIIE's insights valuable for policymakers and businesses.