EU Must Forge Independent Strategy Amid US-China Pressure

The European Union is under pressure from both the United States and China, prompting the need for its own strategic framework. To maintain its competitiveness, Brussels should utilize its market influence in discussions with Beijing while negotiating terms with Washington. The US innovation landscape remains unparalleled, and Europe must remain committed to the transatlantic security partnership and shared goals. However, respect does not equate to submission; while Washington's competition with China is significant, the real issue lies in the unintended burdens placed on allies. A security alliance does not require a uniform stance on China. Europe's challenges with China are distinct from America's, focusing on industrial issues such as overcapacity and subsidized competition, which are serious yet negotiable concerns that should not compromise strategic flexibility.