US and EU’s China talks channel comes back to life after stalling since Trump’s return
Transatlantic talks on Beijing policy expected to restart in December following a period of stagnation
Quick Look
- The European Union and the United States are set to resume high-level talks regarding China in early December after a two-year pause.
- The dialogue, which stalled following the transition to the Trump administration, aims to align transatlantic policy on Beijing.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The dialogue between the EU and the US regarding China had been inactive for two years following the transition in the US presidency.
The European Union and the United States plan to revive talks about China after a two-year hiatus, according to multiple people familiar with the planning.
The dialogue had stalled since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, but after being approached by Washington, talks are expected in the first week of December, despite the deterioration in transatlantic relations in the meantime.
The once-regular forum was used to discuss areas of shared concern with regard to Beijing. During Joe Biden’s presidency, it was one of several platforms used to compare notes on China policy – few of which have survived the transition to Trump.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Dialogue to occur in the first week of December.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific agenda items will be discussed in December?
- Will the talks lead to a unified policy approach?
