Europe Strikes Back: Crushing America’s Plan for China

Unexpectedly, Europe has thwarted the United States’ approach for dealing with China. Despite being historical friends, European nations have disobeyed America’s policy towards China. They inked a historic trade agreement with China amid heavy opposition from the US and declined to support the US military expansion in the South China Sea. There are important ramifications to this disagreement between Europe and the US on China-related problems. It reduces America’s ability to put pressure on China on a global scale and poses a threat to its geopolitical sway. The expanding economic links between Europe and China provide as another example of how the dynamics of world events are changing. The independent foreign policy stance of Europe indicates a desire to further its own objectives and engage China diplomatically. This unanticipated outcome demands for the United States to reevaluate its approach and reestablish confidence with its traditional allies as it breaks the united front against China. The geopolitical landscape will change as a result of Europe’s interference in the US-China deal. #china #america #energycrisis #europe