The European Union and the United States coordinate an economic strategy amid China’s rising influence

A meeting between representatives of the European Union and the United States took place in Belgium, focusing on the coordination of economic policy and a joint response to the growing economic and technological influence of China. The discussions formed part of a broader Western strategy aimed at strengthening the transatlantic partnership and reducing dependence on Chinese-dominated supply chains.

The sides addressed a wide range of issues, including industrial subsidies, trade barriers, investment restrictions, and tighter control over the export of advanced technologies. Particular attention was given to strategically important sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, battery production, electric vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and green energy technologies. These industries are increasingly viewed as critical to national security and long-term technological sovereignty.

European representatives emphasized the need to protect domestic manufacturers from dumping practices and large-scale state subsidies provided to Chinese companies, which are rapidly expanding their presence on the EU market. The United States, in turn, advocated for closer coordination on export controls and the creation of joint mechanisms to monitor and regulate sensitive technology transfers.

At the same time, the European side acknowledged a key challenge: many EU companies remain deeply dependent on the Chinese market, both as a production base and as a source of revenue. This dependence complicates the implementation of more aggressive protective measures and highlights internal divisions within the bloc.

Analysts warn that a further tightening of protectionist policies could lead to higher consumer prices and increased fragmentation of global supply chains. In the long term, such developments may accelerate the formation of separate technological and economic blocs, reshaping the structure of the global economy.