United States-China conflict ↔ European Union

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The European Union is directly linked to the United States-China conflict through strategic concerns regarding its geopolitical credibility and status as a junior partner [1], [2]. Furthermore, the conflict poses a potential threat to the core principles of the European Single Market, such as non-discrimination and rules-orientation [3].

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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org SWP 3 facts

perspectiveThe author argues that taking sides in the United States-China conflict would violate the principles of the European Single Market, such as non-discrimination and rules-orientation.

perspectiveTaking sides in the US-China conflict would weaken the European Union's credibility on trade policy and its position as an honest broker.

perspectiveThe European Union would be a junior partner if it took a side in the US-China conflict.