The beginning of the new Trump administration marks a phase of profound transformations in the global geopolitical and economic landscape. Understanding the implications of this shift is essential to anticipate future scenarios and define effective strategies.
In this session, Federico Rampini will provide an in-depth analysis of the early signals from the Trump presidency, with a particular focus on trade policies and relations with Europe.

Key topics to be explored include:

• economic and trade policies: The Trump administration's first moves and potential developments regarding tariffs on the European Union
• global geopolitics and international security: The dialogue between Trump and Putin and the prospects for a possible negotiation on the Ukraine crisis
• new dynamics within NATO: The first meeting of the Atlantic Alliance with the new U.S. Secretary of Defense and its implications for European security
• power balances and nuclear deterrence: The role of the United States and Russia as leading nuclear powers and the consequences for global stability
• european political scenarios: The impact of the late-February German elections on the European Union’s balance and the repercussions for Italy.