Brussels Breakfast Briefing: EU-China-US triangle in the Trump era: Reading the first signals

The Brussels Breakfast Briefing: EU-China-US triangle in the Trump era: Reading the first signals took place on February 4 from 8:30-9:30 AM. The one-hour event brought together a group of selected European officials, policymakers, and experts, as well as representatives of selected foreign missions and organizations, for a briefing from MERICS analysts followed by a confidential discussion. 

 

The arrival of Donald Trump in the White House ushers in a new geopolitical reality for EU-China relations. During this briefing we analyzed early signals of Trump’s China policy and its potential impact on key EU concerns, including China-Russia relations, overcapacity challenges, and broader tech and economic security issues. Additionally, we offered insights into China’s domestic views on Trump and evaluated prospects for transatlantic coordination on China. 

 

Speakers:

Grzegorz Stec, Head of Brussels Office, MERICS 

Rebecca Arcesati, Lead Analyst (Science, Technology and Innovation Program), MERICS 

François Chimits, Senior Economist, MERICS