The summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has underscored the geopolitical tensions between the two superpowers. The international system, shaped by conflicts such as the Iran War and the Taiwan crisis, currently knows only losers. This situation also affects Europe, which has so far been spared from the worst fears.
Concerns had arisen that Xi Jinping might exploit Trump’s weakness to dictate the terms under which the US could emerge from its precarious situation. However, these fears did not materialize, which represents a positive turn for Europe.
Additionally, WirtschaftsWoche reports that competition over energy and rare earths could further strain relations between the superpowers. Thus, geopolitical tensions remain a central theme on the international agenda.
