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IBL's Serena Sileoni warned that Trump's tariffs create a "dangerous war in which everyone loses," causing economies to close and markets to distrust. She noted investors are fleeing America due to Trump's eccentric policies, calling retaliatory measures the most dangerous response.

Molinari Institute's Cécile Philippe, alongside nuclear expert Georges Sapy, argued that France's nuclear fleet positions it uniquely in Europe to host high-power AI data centers. They emphasized nuclear power's role in meeting growing digital energy demands without competing with other needs.

INESS's Radovan Durana explained how Trump's 25% steel and aluminum tariffs hurt American consumers by forcing them toward less competitive suppliers. He warned that tariffs create losses for the US economy while increasing production costs across industries.

IBL's Serena Sileoni analyzed the $33 billion withdrawal from US equity funds, connecting it to Trump administration uncertainty. She argued that markets are reacting not to Trump's economic agenda but to unpredictable decision-making and institutional instability affecting investor confidence.

Istituto Bruno Leoni's Carlo Littieri criticized contradictions in current policy, where leaders seek peace while imposing trade barriers. He argued that free trade and peace are interconnected, warning against creating "absolute enemies" through protectionist policies.

Bruno Leoni Institute's Carlo Stagnaro advocated against tariff retaliation, urging the EU to pursue alternative markets instead. He emphasized that Mercosur offers a ready-made solution and called bilateral agreements between individual European states and Washington unthinkable.

Ludwig Erhard Stiftung's Stefan Kolev warned that SPD and CDU/CSU debt plans are primarily driven by clientelism. He explained the implications of Germany's new debt policy for Europe in the podcast discussion.

Molinari Institute's Cecile Philippe explained that Trump's tariffs create concentrated winners but dispersed losers, making protectionism politically attractive despite economic harm. She argued Europe should focus on domestic reforms and complete free trade agreements to counter American protectionism.