President Trump’s tariff policies continue to reshape global trade dynamics. Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating, as the EU tries to navigate its role in the standoff. After Trump announced an alarmingly high tariff of 145% on Chinese goods, Beijing retaliated with its own tariffs. Since then, the White House has announced that China would be hit with even more extreme tariffs of 245%. Meanwhile, Europe faces the threat of an influx of Chinese imports and is reconsidering its alliances, with potential negotiations with China set to begin on electric vehicle pricing. This video explores how the U.S.-China trade conflict is disrupting global markets, Europe’s stance, and the broader geopolitical consequences for international diplomacy. (Filmed on April 15) Our guests are: Amanda Hsiao Eurasia Group China Director Marc Cheng European Union Centre in Taiwan Executive Director Chapters 00:00:00 – Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Reaction 00:00:51 – U.S.-China Trade Standoff Escalates 00:03:23 – Where Does EU Stand on U.S.-China? 00:05:57 – Are EU Sectors Facing New Threats? 00:08:34 – Will ‘America First’ Isolate the U.S.? 00:15:00 – Standoff Over Communication 00:18:54 – EU Reconsiders China Trade Ties 00:19:08 – EU President to Visit China in July 00:21:05 – EU, China Challenge U.S. Power 00:21:53 – EU May Lift Tariffs on Chinese EVs
