Helena Kopans-Johnson

Research Associate, Trade Policy

Helena Kopans-Johnson is a research associate for trade policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). She holds a BA in government from Colby College.

Trade

The Price of What You Buy Online Is About to Go Up

Bipartisan support is growing to overhaul the de minimis rule, which exempts inexpensive imports from tariffs. However, Congress risks harming trade relations and spiking inflation if it isn't careful.

Article by Inu Manak and Helena Kopans-Johnson November 25, 2024 RealEcon
United States

In Green Steel Discussions, the United States Is Playing Dirty

The European Union should rebuff the Joe Biden administration’s protectionist boondoggle and refocus on genuine climate goals.

Blog Post by Inu Manak and Helena Kopans-Johnson November 8, 2023 Renewing America
Inu Manak

Trade

US standing in the way of CBAM, think tank says

Featuring Inu Manak and Helena Kopans-Johnson via Recycling Today November 9, 2023

Latin America

Mercosur: South America’s Fractious Trade Bloc

Three decades after its founding, Latin America’s largest trade bloc continues to seek new global agreements. The recent conclusion of a deal with the European Union could help, but it faces roadblocks.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors December 12, 2024

Trade

What Are Tariffs?

U.S. Presidents Trump and Biden have both turned to tariffs to support local industries amid economic confrontation with China. Here’s how these taxes work and how they’ve been used historically.

Backgrounder by Andrew Chatzky, Anshu Siripurapu and Noah Berman November 26, 2024 Renewing America

International Criminal Court

The Role of the ICC

The International Criminal Court was created to bring justice to the world’s worst war criminals, but debate over the court still rages.

Backgrounder by Claire Klobucista and Mariel Ferragamo November 22, 2024

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