Between rollover UK' and retaliatory China': will EU hardball secure trade deal with US?
Briefly

Amid strained transatlantic relations, Brussels is fostering optimism about the EU's approach to US trade negotiations. While Brexit UK attempts to mitigate tariffs, the EU seeks to uphold a rules-based global system against Trump's aggressive policies. Concerns about employment rights and social welfare loom large as EU diplomats navigate uncertainty. The EU's strategy is considered high-risk, hinging on member states’ unity, especially with an upcoming NATO summit that could further test transatlantic ties. There's a sense that failure to counter Trump could erode foundational international democratic principles.
In the volatile landscape of transatlantic relations, the EU's strategic positioning as a counterbalance to America's assertive trade policies highlights its commitment to upholding the global rules-based system.
Despite the risk of escalating tariffs by the Trump administration, EU officials maintain a cautious optimism about their strategy, emphasizing unity among member states against external pressures.
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