European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke by phone with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to discuss EU-China relations.
According to the EC, von der Leyen stressed the importance of stability and predictability for the global economy, as demonstrated by the recent market downturn. She said that Europe and China support a fair and open trading system.
“The President called for a negotiated solution, stressing the importance of not escalating tensions,” the statement said.
Von der Leyen also noted that China has an important role in resolving trade disputes caused by tariffs. This suggests that products destined for the US market could be sold in Europe to avoid Trump’s tariffs.
