Poland has emerged as a standout economic success story over the past three decades. After enduring hyperinflation and economic instability following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the country has transformed into one of the latest nations to join the group of economies with annual outputs surpassing $1 trillion. This milestone reflects sustained growth driven by integration into global supply chains, European Union support, and a skilled labor force. n nHowever, the international framework that enabled this expansion is undergoing significant change. Policies under former U.S. President Donald Trump, including strained relations with traditional allies and the imposition of trade barriers, have disrupted established economic patterns. These shifts are affecting industries ranging from automotive manufacturing to agriculture. Security strategies are increasingly prioritizing military readiness over diplomatic and economic collaboration. Meanwhile, China’s evolving role—from cooperative trade partner to strategic competitor—is reshaping global market expectations. n nNow, Poland and other European nations that benefited from decades of open trade and cooperation face uncertainty. With persistent geopolitical tensions, slowing worldwide economic growth, climbing energy costs, and unpredictable shifts in U.S. policy, sustaining momentum is becoming more challenging. n n”There’s growing concern about whether the period of rapid advancement is coming to an end,” said Pawel Pustelnik, chief operating officer at tech firm Future Processing and vice president of Poland’s Software Development Association. “We’re navigating a complex and unstable environment.” n
— News Original —nThis Trillionaire Economy Thrived in a Global Order Trump Is DitchingnThe global economy has been good to Poland. n nAfter the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, Poland’s economy was crawling along the bottom of lower-middle-income countries, with 900 percent inflation. Today, Poland is the newest member of a trillionaires club of nations with economic outputs exceeding $1 trillion. n nBut the global economic system that set the stage for what’s known as the Polish miracle is crumbling. President Trump’s enmity toward once-close allies has led to tariffs and restrictions that are rewiring trade and unsettling industries from autos to agriculture. Military buildups rather than economic cooperation are being relied on to maintain security. And China, once viewed as a source of cheap imports and market opportunities, is perceived as a menacing economic rival. n nThe question now is whether Poland — and other European countries that benefited from an era of international collaboration — can sustain momentum in the new order taking shape. Particularly when Russian aggression shows no sign of waning, global growth is slowing, energy prices are rising, and White House policies can change between breakfast and dinner. n n“People are wondering if it is the end of the golden age or not,” said Pawel Pustelnik, chief operating officer of the tech firm Future Processing and vice president of the Software Development Association in Poland. “It is a difficult moment for us.”