Laura Cozzi, Technology Director at the International Energy Agency (IEA), has warned that the intensifying global trade tensions may present hurdles for the burgeoning data center industry, potentially slowing its growth trajectory. The IEA's report highlights that by 2030, the United States, China, and Europe will be the primary drivers of data center demand growth, and these trade wars could impede the power supply essential for the development of artificial intelligence (AI).