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IBL's Luciano Capone explored how Trump's tariff policies contradict centuries of economic theory, from Ricardo's comparative advantage to Friedman's free trade principles. He noted the irony that China's Foreign Ministry now cites Reagan's anti-protectionist speeches while America embraces tariffs.

FOR's Mateusz Michnik discussed the 104% tariff on Chinese goods and broader US trade measures on "Zawsze na temat." He analyzed how the tariff war will affect consumer prices and examined the potential impact on local government operations.

IME's Latchezar Bogdanov warned that Europe must reduce reliance on industries dependent on American markets due to Trump's tariff policies. He explained that Trump's protectionist actions are strategic, aimed at addressing America's persistent trade deficits with industrial economies.

IBL's Carlo Lottieri argued Europe should respond to Trump's tariffs by unilaterally eliminating its own trade barriers. He contended that protectionism violates property rights and that European leaders should embrace free trade to demonstrate opposition to Trump's economic logic.

Carlo Stagnaro, leading a team with Marcin Zieliński, published "Competitiveness and Sustainability: Keys to the Future of the European Energy Market." The report recommends eliminating Spain's regulated electricity tariffs and promoting digitalization to improve market competition and efficiency.

Institute for Market Economics' Latchezar Bogdanov discussed global stock market tumbles following Trump's sweeping tariff announcements. He analyzed how fears of inflation and slowed growth caused the FTSE 100 to fall 1.5%, with the dollar hitting six-month lows while gold surged.

INESS warned against EU retaliatory tariffs, arguing they would worsen Europe's economic situation by making imports more expensive. The institute published "A New EU Innovation Policy," advocating for removing bureaucratic obstacles rather than state support for innovation to maintain economic growth and freedom.

Foundation for the Advancement of Liberty, collaborating with Epicenter, published "Europe at the Digital Crossroads" highlighting Europe's declining digital competitiveness. The study warned of funding shortages, rigid regulations, and market fragmentation hampering Europe's ability to compete with US and Chinese tech giants.

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.