US-China trade tensions leave Europe caught between rival powers

China’s Xi Jinping is travelling to Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump, while Europe faces pressure from both sides of the rivalry, DW reports. The European Union is described as being caught between unpredictable US trade policy and China’s export strength. The material gives no details of the agenda or expected agreements.
US-China rivalry is reshaping global trade while leaving Europe caught between the two powers, DW reports. Chinese President Xi Jinping is travelling to Washington this week for talks with US President Donald Trump. The available material does not state the meeting’s agenda or predict whether it will produce agreements.
Whatever comes from the talks, the European Union is expected to remain under pressure from both sides. DW describes the bloc as facing unpredictable US trade policy and China’s powerful export machine. The supplied material does not identify specific tariffs, trade disputes or industries affected.
It also does not include a reaction from European officials or explain what policy the EU may adopt. The account presents the strategic challenge facing Europe but provides no detail about the talks’ outcome or the measures being considered in response.
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