EU Navigates China Relationship Amid Global Tensions
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The EU feels betrayed by the United States. The U.S. has made threats and new tariff plans. Some European leaders want less reliance on America now. They plan to reduce their dependency.
China sees a chance to divide the West. They want a Europe not tied to the U.S. The EU and U.S. once worked together on China. They had tariffs on electric cars and sanctions.
China is in a trade war with the U.S. They want the EU as a helpful partner now. China needs the EU to lessen Trump's tariffs. They need the EU to keep a strong global place.
EU leaders met in Brussels to talk about China. It is not easy to manage ties with China. A summit in China may show new agreements. This summit marks fifty years of ties.
EU-China trade is worth many billions each day. China is the EU's second biggest trade partner. Both the EU and China want stable trade ties. They share some goals for the world's climate.
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Why does the EU feel betrayed by the United States?
The U.S. has made threats and new tariff plans.
What do some European leaders want regarding their relationship with America?
They want less reliance on America and plan to reduce their dependency.
Why does China want to partner with the EU?
China needs the EU to lessen Trump's tariffs and to keep a strong global place.
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