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US Shifts to Extractive Foreign Policy, EU Urged to Adapt

8/6/2025

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US foreign policy has transitioned to an extractive model, emphasizing resource extraction over multilateral cooperation.
Significant actions include reducing foreign aid, exiting international agreements, and implementing tariffs.
Europe is encouraged to create an inclusive international order to address these changes.
The EU needs to bridge the $60 billion gap from USAID cuts and enhance partnerships with democracies.
A renewed multilateral strategy is crucial to alleviate economic impacts from these policies.

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Story summary

US foreign policy has transitioned to an extractive model, emphasizing resource extraction over multilateral cooperation.
Significant actions include reducing foreign aid, exiting international agreements, and implementing tariffs.
Europe is encouraged to create an inclusive international order to address these changes.
The EU needs to bridge the $60 billion gap from USAID cuts and enhance partnerships with democracies.
A renewed multilateral strategy is crucial to alleviate economic impacts from these policies.