Europe’s Economic Stagnation Exposes Risks to U.S. Prosperity Amid Global Trade Tensions

Europe’s economy eked out a meager 0.2% growth in the third quarter, but beneath this modest headline lies a troubling reality: key EU powerhouses Germany and Italy are teetering on the edge of recession. The Eurozone's stagnation, underscored by zero growth in Germany following a slight contraction the previous quarter, signals structural vulnerabilities exacerbated by policies that threaten not only European stability but also American economic security. Why Does Europe’s Sluggish Growth Matter to America? The weak Eurozone figures come amid rising tensions from President Trump’s imposition of a 15% tariff on European goods entering the U.S.—a move that has...