Agathe Demarais

Agathe Demarais, experte en sanctions économiques et auteur de "Backfire", discute de la philosophie économique de Donald Trump et de l'impact des tarifs douaniers sur les classes moyennes. Elle aborde également la résilience de l'économie russe face aux sanctions internationales et les défis de contournement. La dynamique des relations commerciales entre les États-Unis, la Chine et l'Europe est analysée, tout en soulignant l'importance de la souveraineté économique pour l'Europe. Des tensions géopolitiques croissantes, notamment autour de Taïwan, sont également évoquées.

Exploring the shift from decoupling to de-risking in global economies, focusing on reducing reliance on China. Discussing the origins and practical implications of de-risking, as well as the impact on European countries and the global economy. Delving into subversion risks in supply chains and contrasting EU and US approaches. Exploring future scenarios of de-risking policies towards China under different US administrations, and discussing economic statecraft and British political dysfunction.

Agathe Demarais, a Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations and author of 'Backfire', discusses the pressing challenges the EU faces amid US economic policies. She highlights how the US wields its financial power strategically, prompting Europe to rethink its economic security strategies. Demarais explores the EU's recent responses to sanctions, the need for a coordinated approach among member states, and the complexities of navigating relations with the US while building a robust economic security framework.