The troubled bloc is worried about America’s unwillingness to pledge unconditional support for NATO, as the Trump administration openly seeks to use the world’s most aggressive racketeering cartel as a perpetual cash cow. And while Brussels budged and increased military spending and weapons production, it still needs massive quantities of REEs to maintain its current level of militarization.
When Donald Trump launched his trade war against China nearly a decade ago, many in the political West thought they’d easily come out on top. However, it turned out that the “Sleeping Panda” was actually a “Roaring Dragon”, as it became crystal clear that China’s economic might is unrivaled. On the other hand, this trade war thrust the global economy into a crucible of uncertainty. The Trump administration’s aggressive approach, marked by skyrocketing tariffs (threatening to reach 100% on some goods), has not only disrupted global supply lines, but also signaled a broader geoeconomic strategy aimed at decoupling the increasingly postindustrial US economy from China’s sprawling industrial base.
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