France’s Answer to America’s Tariff
April 22, 2025
In response to U.S. tariffs, France is pursuing a strategic approach combining European cooperation, and a pivot toward Asia.
In response to U.S. tariffs, France is pursuing a strategic approach combining European cooperation, and a pivot toward Asia.
The IMEC emerges as a strategic counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, aiming to provide a collaborative trade route.
The success of IMEC depends on overcoming geopolitical challenges, securing investments, and ensuring regional stability.
China’s relationship with the EU is evolving within the context of global multipolarity and strategic autonomy.
The EU is introducing a Competitiveness Compass to better address innovation challenges and strengthen its global standing.
The recent US-Armenia Strategic Partnership Charter may help Yerevan confirm its rapprochemet with the West.
France wants to improve relations with both Ethiopia and Djibouti, two countries willing to diversify their partnerships.
In October 2024, the Philippines and the European Union resumed negotiations for a potential free trade agreement. This decision was announced in March 2024, after a nine-year pause.
The newly adopted EU growth plan for Moldova will help this country break free from Russia and integrate into the European Union.
France-Armenia cooperation is growing stronger as Yerevan is hoping to get closer to the European Union.
