Global response shifts as U.S.–China rivalry turns economics into geopolitics.
The world is entering a new era of “geoeconomics,” where economic policy becomes an extension of geopolitical strategy . Ray Dalio and other analysts note a shift from neoliberal globalization to protectionism, especially amid renewed U.S.–China tensions.
Tariffs, export controls, and industrial subsidies are now wielded strategically. The U.S. has made trade enforcement a strategic weapon under Trump, reversing decades of market liberalization .
This resurgence of geoeconomics harkens back to the pre‑ and inter‑war periods, when nations used economic levers for power. Analysts warn this trend could fragment global markets and require new strategic frameworks .
Businesses and governments must now adapt—merging economic insight with geopolitical awareness to survive the rising tide of economic nationalism.
I’m Adedayo Obadina
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