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Lionel Laurent, industry influencer, argues that Europe’s economic dependency on the U.S. is partially self-inflicted. He points to decades of heavy regulation in Europe, claiming these policies have left European businesses unable to compete effectively with their American rivals.
According to Laurent, these regulatory approaches have contributed to Europe’s ongoing reliance on larger U.S. firms.
Laurent’s recent commentary comes as sector-specific risks have drawn attention in other markets. In February, James Pethokoukis cited Goldman Sachs data showing only 4,600 AI-related layoffs and no broad labor market impact. Separately, Oxford Economics has projected that a six-month disruption of the Strait of Hormuz could create a 13 million barrel daily supply gap, increasing the risk of global recession.