What Europe risks losing amid the US-China trade war

The European Union could face unexpected fallout from the latest round of sanctions imposed by Beijing on U.S. markets, as China banned the shipment of three rare minerals critical for building next-generation weapons and military equipment.

How does the US-China trade war impact the European Union, and how can Europe protect its defense industry at at such a crucial time?

In this episode, host Giada Santana and defense reporter Aurelie Pugnet discuss the latest escalation in the tit-for-tat between Beijing and Washington and what it implies for the Union.

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