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Another long-term strain results from the United States’ growing trend of protectionism. Prompted by fears of Chinese economic dominance, the U.S. has not only continued previous tariffs imposed during Trump’s administration but has expanded these measures, such as through the Inflation Reduction Act. This trend has not been well received in Europe, which is more anxious about protectionism's effects on global trade—particularly given Europe's reliance on open trade and its limited domestic resources.