Amid rising US-EU tensions, China sees an opportunity

Published in Politico

European Union leaders are seething over President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imported aluminum and steel, adding to the strain in a strategic alliance already tested by changing U.S. policies and rising populist movements in EU states. Now, with tensions growing in the bloc, an outside player is making its move: China has seized the moment to begin a European charm offensive. From gestures on human rights to support for the World Trade Organization, Beijing is billing itself as a reliable partner and a firm defender of free trade.

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