Europe is rapidly diversifying its trade partnerships, signing historic deals with Mercosur, India, Mexico, Indonesia, and engaging cautiously with China, to reduce dependence on the U.S. amid Trump-era tariffs and tensions.

The Trump administration recently decided to launch a politically motivated trade war against the Brazilian economy in an attempt to help his right-wing ally, Jair Bolsonaro, avoid jail.

Since returning to the White House last January, Trump has worked to reconnect with Putin and negotiate directly with him to end his invasion of Ukraine.

Amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S., the EU is turning to Asia to form a new trade alliance aimed at protecting the rules-based trading system and overcoming the deadlock at the World Trade Organization.

China’s tariff removal on imports from 53 African nations seeks to boost trade and influence but faces doubts about its impact on Africa’s economic balance and growth.