EU Must Defend Against US and Chinese Blackmail, Expert Warns

The European Union can no longer tolerate a trade system where Europe respects free trade principles while the United States and China practice protectionism, according to analyst Michal Parízek. He argues that extraordinary developments are occurring that require the EU to defend itself against economic coercion from both superpowers. The expert suggests the current asymmetric approach to international trade, where Europe maintains open markets while facing protectionist measures from the US and China, has become unsustainable and demands a stronger European response.