This massive new Russia-China project will have huge impact on world

This massive new Russia-China project will have huge impact on world

Author: Ben Norton September 24, 2025 Duration: 38:00
Donald Trump wants to use tariffs to force countries to buy more US oil and natural gas. Instead, China and Russia signed a deal to build the massive Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, which could transform the global energy market. Russia is integrating with Asia, while Europe faces a crisis that is devastating its manufacturing sector. Political economist Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6wtK8Hrpl4 Topics 0:00 Close China-Russia relations 1:28 Power of Siberia 2 pipeline 3:23 Dedollarization 4:04 Europe boycotts Russian energy 5:28 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage 6:28 (CLIP) Trump on Nord Stream & US energy 7:06 Crisis in Europe 9:14 Russia integrates with Asia 10:13 Russia tried to join the West 11:03 NATO expansion 11:47 Ukraine coup & war 13:26 Russia's trade with China 14:16 De-dollarization 14:43 Trump's tariffs 17:01 Why Trump hit India with tariffs 18:22 (CLIP) Trump on US oil & gas 18:34 USA: #1 producer of oil & gas 19:17 Weaponizing energy 19:46 China's natural gas imports 22:11 China & Russia: long-term partnership 23:22 Colonial Monroe Doctrine & oil 25:02 China's oil imports 25:41 Trade chokepoints 27:04 Europe becomes US vassal 28:17 (CLIP) Trump boasts of imposing EU deal 28:55 EU imports of oil & gas 30:38 Deindustrialization of Europe 31:16 EU prosperity depended on China & Russia 31:50 (CLIP) Ex EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell 32:35 Germany's "existential" industrial crisis 34:15 China's car manufacturers & electric vehicles (EVs) 36:44 Europe loses out as Asian Century advances 37:40 Outro

Trying to make sense of international headlines often feels like seeing only the ripples on the water's surface, without understanding the powerful currents moving beneath. Geopolitical Economy Report, hosted by journalist Ben Norton, dives into those deeper forces. This isn't just a recap of the day's events; it's a dedicated exploration of how economic systems, historical context, and raw power politics fundamentally shape global conflicts and alliances. Each episode builds on the work of the independent news outlet of the same name, translating its original journalism and analysis into a compelling audio format. You'll hear detailed discussions that connect financial policies to social movements, or trace the historical roots of a modern trade war, always with an eye toward understanding the larger, changing structure of the world. For anyone tired of superficial news cycles and seeking a more substantive, connected perspective on why nations and institutions act the way they do, this podcast offers a crucial and clarifying lens. Tune in for a regular dose of context that the mainstream frequently overlooks.
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