Spring Thaw in China–U.S. Relations: Implications for Global Economic Stability and Europe’s Strategic Position

Stable economic cooperation between China and the USA can contribute meaningfully to reducing global uncertainty in energy markets, which will directly affect the economic situation of European consumers and businesses alike. If the world's two largest economies successfully reach agreement on trade issues and cooperate effectively in stabilizing global supply chains, Europe stands to benefit substantially from a more predictable economic environment and milder fluctuations in commodity energy prices.