–The United States inactive needs strong transatlantic relations, despite expanding rhetoric towards Europe, Convinces Antonia Ferrier, founder of En Avant Strategies, an advisory and strategical company operating at the interface of politics, safety and business. As he stresses, common relations should be based on respect, and the stronger Europe, the greater its position in this arrangement. According to the analyst, Poland is peculiarly crucial today: as an crucial NATO ally, a dynamic economy and 1 of the key east flank states.
– The United States needs Europe today, and our country is investing immense amounts in it. It is between the countries of the European Union and the United States that there is the strictest and most crucial economical partnership in the planet – says Newseria agency Antonia Ferrier, founder of En Avant Strategies and, among others, erstwhile Vice president of the global Republican Institute.
This assessment is confirmed by economical data. The European Commission underlines that the EU and the US are creating the world's largest bilateral trade and investment relationship, and the value of trade in goods and services reached EUR 1.6 trillion in 2023. According to the U.S. Bureau of economical Analysis, Europe remains the most crucial direction and origin of investment for the U.S.: in 2024 it was liable for 58% of U.S. direct investment abroad and 64% of abroad direct investment in the United States.
– It must be acknowledged that politics can sometimes be rather bumpy, and the Trump administration is much more aggressive in its approach to Europe. However, there is simply a large possible under this, especially in the context of improvement and changes taking place in Europe, and especially in Poland. – assesses the expert. – Poland is simply a dynamic economy with quite a few American investments.
The expert points out that political transatlantic relations since the beginning of Donald Trump's second word of presidency have entered a more demanding period. This includes, among another things, the announcements of the U.S. administration regarding the acquisition of Greenland or the imposition of duties. In February 2026, the White home announced a temporary 10-proc. an import work on part of the goods after the ultimate Court found most of the previously introduced duties illegal. Despite the tensions that have been going on for respective months, the EU and the US agreed in August 2025 on a framework for an agreement on "mutual, fair and sustainable trade", which shows that, despite disputes, both parties are inactive seeking predictable cooperation rules.
– Many actions in Washington are of large concern and discomfort to Europeans. However, there may besides be a affirmative aspect – Europe is beginning to wonder how to strengthen its own defence, improvement its economies and make full usage of its possible as an economical and military power – Antonia Ferrier says.
He argues that current tensions do not necessarily mean a lasting weakening of the ties between Europe and the US.
– The relation between the United States and Europe – and especially Poland – is very strong and deepened. He survives all presidency and is stronger than any single individual in Washington. – says founder En Avant Strategies.
Another area of tension is Operation Epicka rage conducted by the United States and Israel towards Iran. Donald Trump powerfully criticises the positions of European states refusing to support action in the Persian Gulf. He besides threatens to retreat the U.S. from NATO and halt arms supplies for Ukraine.
– Our relation should be based on common respect. The way to accomplish this – especially in relations with the Trump administration – is to act from the position of force. Washington will respect Europe more if it is stronger – both economically and militarily. Of course, that won't happen overnight. The Polish economy is in better form than the German economy. It is the strength – economical and safety – that will make Europe not a subordinate but a actual partner over the next 10 years. And that, in my opinion, is the foundation of a healthier relation with Washington. – assesses the expert.
Stronger rhetoric from Washington accelerates processes that have matured in Europe: expanding defence spending, strengthening manufacture and taking greater work for the safety of the continent. In 2025, NATO states committed themselves to devoting 5% of GDP annually to defence and greater safety by 2035, showing that the discussion of a stronger Europe, ready to defend, is no longer simply a political slogan, but an increasingly circumstantial direction.
– Poland has long been seen in Washington as a model ally. I think her function and her leadership will grow over time. Since it is simply a direct neighbouring country with Russia and Belarus, it will play a key function in the European safety architecture – evaluates Antoni Ferrier.
The importance of our country is strengthened by both geographical location and defence spending. According to NATO, Poland allocated in 2025 the equivalent of 4.48% of GDP to the defence, belonging to the very top of the Alliance. From an economical point of view, the European Commission estimates that Poland remains 1 of the fastest increasing economies in the EU: GDP growth was 3.6% in 2025 and unemployment is 1 of the lowest in the Union.
According to Antonia Ferrier, the war of Russia against Ukraine changed the way of reasoning about Central and east Europe and further emphasized Poland's role.
– Washington needs to make a more coherent policy for Russia and Ukraine today. The last year of Donald Trump's presidency was characterized by a large inconsistency in this area. Ukrainians de facto wage war on Europe and Russia. Honestly, the United States should do more to support them. Europe is now the main burden of this war. The United States is not financially involved. In the context of the events of last year, the key question is, will Washington's position towards Vladimir Putin change? There are any flashes, but politics remains inconsistent. I believe that it is in the vital interests of Washington and the United States to increase support for Ukraine – says an analyst.
According to the latest data from the Kiel Institute for the planet Economy, the burden of aid to Ukraine has moved even further to Europe after the suppression of US support in 2025. The European Union agreed in February 2026 a legal framework for €90 billion of support for Ukraine for the period 2026–2027, of which €60 billion is intended to mark defence capabilities and purchases of military equipment.
