Will China Donald Trump's trade with the EU derail? What experts say | Today news

US President Donald Trump has expressed strong confidence that a trade transaction with the European Union is threatening, and is reassuring that the agreement “100% will happen” to implement a threatening 20% ​​rate. However, as the US administration is still implementing livestock rates, including those who target China, experts suggest that China may try to intervene in US-EU trade negotiations, which may undermine Trump’s efforts. Here’s what experts with Fox News Digital have to say about the continued trade dynamics between the US, EU and China. Trump’s confident stance amid tariff tensions President Trump’s recent remarks on the US EU trade agreement underline his belief that the agreement will be concluded soon, with the EU eager to prevent the 20% tariffs on different goods in July. These rates come as part of Trump’s broader strategy to protect US industries, including steel, aluminum and cars, which have reformed global trade dynamics. However, this aggressive trade approach has caused a rift between the US and its traditional allies in Europe, with many people in the EU questioning the US reliability as a long -term trading partner. China Eyes event in the US EU voltage, while Trump increases its global tariff initiatives, especially a staggering 245% tariff for imports from China, Beijing wants to benefit from the growing friction between the US and the EU. According to Fox News surveyed, China could possibly see an opportunity to weaken the US negotiating position with Europe by offering attractive trading transactions to the EU. Elaine dezenski, senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, noted that although European leaders may experience political pressure to maintain strong relations with the US, but the idea of ​​turning to China may be appealing, despite the inherent risks. “Given election politics in Europe, for some European leaders, it may be difficult to appear with Trump. It can be tempting to make a pivot for China – but it can be tempting,” Dezenski said. China’s pitch: 1.4 billion consumers versus the US purchasing power One of China’s primary leverage in negotiations is the large domestic market. Dezenski explained that China could attract European countries by promising EU import imports and using a consumer base of “1.4 billion” people, which could be a more compelling offer than the smaller, richer US consumer market. Although there is a major distrust in China in Europe due to prolonged imbalances in trade and concerns about Chinese economic practices, the attracting China’s market is unmistakable. However, Dezenski also emphasized that the Trump administration’s tariffs are uncertain about the US reliability than a trading partner, making it more difficult to rebuild confidence in the US. “Trump’s aggressive world rates have angered traditional allies, and its rebuilding can be difficult,” she said. Challenges: Chinese dumping and EU resistance, while China can try to strive for Europe with promises of increased imports, it is significant resistance due to prolonged concerns about ‘dumping’. Dumping refers to the practice of selling goods in foreign markets at artificially low prices, often under production costs, to gain market share. The EU has accused China of dumping products such as solar panels, electric vehicles and consumer electronics in European markets, which led to a series of trade disputes. In a recent phone call with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the critical role of China in the prevention of trading division caused by rates, especially in sectors already dealing with global over -capacity. Despite the potential for increased trade with China, this concern for dumping remains a significant obstacle. China’s trade deficit with the EU According to Dezenski, the imbalance in China-EU is likely to remain an important obstacle to European leaders, who were critical of China’s market practices. “China has resisted to open its markets and benefit domestic producers,” Dezenski explained. However, China will experience increasing pressure to address massive imbalances in the trade. ” Experts: EU-China trading cannot replace US market analysts that neither China nor the EU can afford to tilt the US market, regardless of friction. “EU and China cannot compensate the US market by expanding the exchange between each other. Not with a long shot,” said Steve Yates, a senior research fellow of the Heritage Foundation, according to the news release. “With both the EU and China, it is the enormous draw of the US consumer market that offers the fuel for growth,” Yates said. “This is the powerful leverage that President Trump is striving in these negotiations.” First published: 20 Apr 2025, 23:39 IST