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Photo: GONZALO FUENTES/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Will the United States Push Europe Toward China?

Pressuring Europe with tariffs at such a critical time in EU-China relations could inadvertently lead to furthering China’s strategic advantage relative to Europe and undermine long-term U.S. interests.

Commentary by Ilaria Mazzocco — July 18, 2025

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