Tag: Trade

  • Calm Realism, Not Cold War: Europe’s China Reset

    Europe’s China policy is shifting from optimism to strategy as EV tariffs and mineral curbs expose risks of dependence. Brussels now stresses “de-risking, not decoupling,” aiming to reduce vulnerabilities, coordinate with allies, and strengthen supply chains. Managed interdependence, not isolation, is the new goal.

  • US-EU Trade Truce on the Brink

    Trump is threatening fresh tariffs on the EU over its digital services taxes and tech rules, reigniting a fragile trade truce. Brussels, lacking China’s leverage, is scrambling for countermeasures while insisting it won’t bow to pressure on regulating Big Tech.

  • Europe Doesn’t Have A China Card

    Trump’s trade shocks and wavering support for Ukraine have left Europe unsettled, tempting some to see China as an alternative. But China’s support for Russia and export practices threaten Europe’s security and economy. Instead, Europe should deepen ties with trusted allies, tighten sanctions, and lead through innovation and resilience.

  • America Is The Biggest Loser In Trump’s Trade War

    Trump’s trade war is hitting home harder than expected. According to the OECD, U.S. growth is taking the biggest hit from rising tariffs, with GDP forecasts slashed and business confidence sinking. As costs rise and demand falls, the American economy is slowing faster than its global peers—fueling fears of recession.

  • Auto Sector’s Need For Rare-Earth Mineral Supply

    The China-US trade tensions have exposed a critical weakness in the auto industry’s reliance on rare earth minerals, essential for everything from EV motors to sensors. With China controlling most of the global supply and refining, disruptions are creating serious risks, pushing automakers to seek alternative sources and long-term solutions.