Julia Huesa

CFR Staff

Julia Huesa

Special Assistant and Research Associate to the Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair

Julia Huesa is the special assistant and research associate to the senior vice president, director of studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg chair at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Before joining CFR, she worked as a legal analyst at Pollock Cohen LLP, a plaintiff-side impact litigation firm. She holds a BA in social studies from Harvard College.

United States

Trump and the Future of the USMCA

President Trump has threatened new tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico. His trade plans threaten the future of the United States’ largest free trade agreement.

Expert Brief by Shannon K. O'Neil and Julia Huesa January 17, 2025
China Strategy Initiative

China in Latin America: December 2024

In December, China countered U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s claims about the Panama Canal. Brazilian labor authorities uncovered “slavery-like conditions” at a construction site for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. Mexico introduced new tariffs targeting Chinese textiles and e-commerce platforms.

Article by Julia Huesa and Steven Holmes January 7, 2025 China Strategy Initiative
China Strategy Initiative

China in Latin America: November 2024

This month, Peru and Brazil hosted the APEC and G20 leaders' summits, respectively, where Chinese President Xi Jinping met with a host of Latin American leaders. During the APEC summit, Peru and China unveiled the Port of Chancay and signed an upgraded free trade agreement. Trump's re-election could result in increased U.S. attention on Chinese engagement with Latin America. The United States and Canada scrutinize Chinese investment in Mexico with the 2026 USMCA review looming.

Article by Steven Holmes and Julia Huesa November 26, 2024 China Strategy Initiative
China Strategy Initiative

China in Latin America: October 2024

This month, Argentina’s President Javier Milei changed tack on China, announcing plans for a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Colombia resolved to join the BRI and Brazil backed out. Mexico explored incentives for companies shifting their supply chains from China, and tariffs on low-cost products from Chinese e-commerce platforms.

Article by Julia Huesa and Steven Holmes November 1, 2024 China Strategy Initiative
China

China in Latin America: September 2024

This month, China’s engagement with Latin America primarily focused on trade and investment, highlighted by Brazil’s announcement of an interministerial working group to explore the South American country’s entry into China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Article by Steven Holmes and Julia Huesa September 27, 2024 China Strategy Initiative
Venezuela

Will Maduro Hold on to Power in Venezuela’s 2024 Election?

The closely watched elections on July 28 will determine whether incumbent President Nicolás Maduro wins a third term or allows a democratic transition.

Expert Brief by Shannon K. O'Neil and Julia Huesa July 16, 2024 Latin America Studies Program

Climate Change

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

Introduction Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 21, 2025 Renewing America

Southeast Asia

What Is ASEAN?

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a regional organization that brings together disparate neighbors to address economic and security issues, but the group’s impact remains limited.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors January 15, 2025

Taiwan

Why China-Taiwan Relations Are So Tense

Differences over Taiwan’s status have fueled rising tensions between the island and mainland. Taiwan is the likeliest potential flash point in U.S.-China relations.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 15, 2025

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