Europe was much more comfortable with the first Trump administration and Biden administration which had a clear China line, allowing Europeans to coordinate and pivot together on tariffs, export controls, technology, and chips.
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Matthias MatthijsEvidence Quote
“the Europeans and especially the European Commission were much more comfortable with the first Trump administration and the Biden administration which had a very clear line vis-à-vis China”
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Nathalie Tocci and Matthias Matthijs: Are Europe and the United States Finally Heading For Divorce?— Foreign AffairsCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:08:35 PM
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