US-China Rivalry Redefines the Global Economy

The strategic dispute between China and the United States has become a permanent fixture in global geopolitics. This landscape does not depend on specific leadership in the White House and reflects the American effort to contain China's rise on the world stage.

Political scientist Oliver Stuenkel highlights that the relationship between an established power and a rising nation is defined by natural friction. Issues such as tariffs, technology restrictions, and industrial subsidies remain at the heart of economic decisions in the world's two largest economies.

Globalization is undergoing a process of reorganization rather than a complete collapse. Companies are now balancing the search for economic efficiency with rigorous national security requirements and the need for supply chains to withstand external shocks.

The environment of geopolitical instability is an intrinsic feature of multipolar orders. Brazil faces the challenge of navigating between these powers as global trade flows adjust to new security and foreign policy guidelines.