China Calls for EU Friendship Amid Looming Trump Tariffs

China and the European Union should be “partners not rivals” during Donald Trump’s second term as United States president, the head of China’s mission to the EU, Cai Run, told Euronews on December 20. The two must work together in what he described as “a moment of intensifying geopolitical conflicts, rising global protectionism and a sluggish world economic recovery.”

China and the EU, as two major forces driving multipolarity, two large markets supporting globalization, and two great civilizations advocating diversity, have no fundamental conflicts of interest. There is far more consensus than divergence, and far more cooperation than competition.
—Cai Run

Trade tensions: In October, the EU imposed new tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, a policy Beijing described as protectionist and unfair. However, Cai hopes further tensions between the two can be avoided.

It is hoped that the two sides can properly handle economic and trade frictions through dialogue and consultation to avoid a trade war. This is in the interests of both sides and the world.
—Cai Run

Trump tariffs: The statements come a month ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, during which he has pledged to increase tariffs on both the EU and China. This could include a 60 percent tariff on Chinese imports, which would be a major blow to its already fragile economy.

‘Mart’ of nations: Your Bible forecasts an economic alliance between China and Europe, which it calls a “mart of nations.” Numerous prophecies show that this alliance will work to freeze the U.S. out of world trade. To learn about these prophecies in detail, read “Preparing to Storm America’s Castle.”