Trump's call for EU tariffs on China and India is ‘political comment', not 'demand': Eurasia Group

Group 1 - The frequency of meetings between the US and China has increased, with four meetings in four months, indicating a potential buildup towards a significant summit [1] - There is speculation about a possible meeting between Trump and Xi at the upcoming APEC in Seoul, with both leaders aiming to present substantial outcomes from their discussions [2] - Trump is focused on achieving a reduction in the trade deficit with China, and there is a noted increase in Chinese investments into the US [3] Group 2 - The Chinese government is encouraged to commit to investments in the US comparable to those made in Japan and Europe, although long-term agendas appear to be diverging [4] - Short-term achievements in trade discussions may stabilize market volatility but will not fundamentally alter the bilateral relationship [5] - There is little appetite from European countries to impose tariffs on China, preferring sanctions instead, which complicates Trump's position [6] Group 3 - The potential for a gradual change in European tactics regarding tariffs is noted, but Trump's demands for significant tariffs are viewed as more political than practical [7]