Rare! After China's warning, Europe also issued a warning! According to the Russia Satellite News Agency on May 26, Russian media reported that European officials warned Vietnam not to make concessions harmful to European interests in trade negotiations with the United States. Vietnamese leaders were told that an unfavorable agreement reached between Vietnam and the United States for Europe might jeopardize the relationship between this Asian country and the EU, as the country has a free trade agreement with the EU.
Obviously, after China's warning, Europe specifically warned Vietnam. What does this indicate? It indicates that facing the trade war initiated by the United States, all countries are firmly defending their own interests. Now, the U.S. wants all countries to reach an agreement quickly to avoid being subject to retaliatory tariffs. However, Vietnam probably understands that in terms of safeguarding its own interests and opposing U.S. tariff hegemony, China and Europe hold a consistent position.
If Vietnam succumbs to the United States, in fact, Vietnam will not obtain favorable conditions, and Vietnam will also damage its relations with China and Europe. Which is more important, Vietnam itself needs to make a judgment. Moreover, it should be noted that our phased results with the United States have not harmed the interests of any other party. Europe is also negotiating with the United States. While Europe does not want Vietnam to harm its interests, Europe should also understand one thing, that is, the agreement between the U.S. and Europe should not come at the expense of China's interests. On this issue, Europe cannot double standards.
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