Can Europe rise to the challenge? Trump takes on traditional allies

Do they stand firm or do they give in to pressure? Europe is facing a clear message: Donald Trump’s administration is not content with promoting liquefied natural gas exports. The United States demands that the continent adapt to a new reality. From moving away from multilateral efforts on climate change and global tax standards to charting its own course on regulating technology, particularly artificial intelligence, Washington is making its priorities clear. Trump’s domestic AI initiative highlights America’s advantage, leveraging its deep pockets and abundance of cheap energy to lead the race for digital transformation. Meanwhile, Europe faces difficult questions. Can its leaders muster the collective strength needed to protect their consensus-based welfare model and chart their own path forward? Or will they be forced to follow the example of the most powerful nation on the planet?