The Rise Of The Middle Powers

The Rise Of The Middle Powers

Published: March 17, 2026

Duration: 33:40

Europe and the United States share the largest trade relationship in the world, worth nearly 2 trillion dollars each year, but that partnership is starting to fracture. Beneath the surface, this relationship is built on deeply interconnected supply chains, financial systems, and mutual dependencies that extend far beyond simple trade numbers. While headlines focus on tariffs and political tension, the deeper issue is structural dependence and what happens if it begins to unravel. As the United States turns inward and Europe looks to new trade partners, the question arises whether Europe and other middle powers can realistically reduce their reliance...