The global situation has become increasingly tense with Europe following the United States in announcing new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. China is proposing retaliation. US wider trade policy under President Biden is appearing even more protectionist, and President candidate Trump is doubling down on plans for more tariffs, should he win. It is too early to determine what the outcome of the EU Parliament elections mean for EU trade policy.
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