The Independent: EU leader Tusk warns China, US and Russia that trade wars threaten 'conflict and chaos'
Trump, Putin and Xi have 'common duty' not to destroy global order
US president Donald Trump, Russian president Vladimir Putin and China have been urged to work with Europe to avoid trade wars and prevent "conflict and chaos".
European Council president Donald Tusk was speaking in Beijing at the opening of a summit between China and the European Union, just hours ahead of a summit between Mr Trump and Mr Putin in Helsinki.
"We are all aware of the fact that the architecture of the world is changing before our very eyes and it is our common responsibility to make it a change for the better," Mr Tusk said.
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WNU Editor: A few decades ago European Council President Donald Tusk's remarks would have made sense .... but not today. The current system is causing havoc on the U.S. economy in terms of trade deficits and the relocation of its manufacturing base. What also does not help the discussion is when the EU President makes comments like this .... Saying EU, U.S. are trade foes is 'fake news', says EU's Tusk in swipe at Trump (Reuters).
More News On European Council President Donald Tusk's Remarks
Remarks by President Donald Tusk after the EU-China summit -- Council of the European Union
EU official urges Trump, Putin not to destroy global order -- AP
EU's Tusk calls on China, U.S., Russia not to start trade wars -- Reuters
EU's Tusk Warns Trump Trade Wars Can Lead to ‘Hot Conflicts’ -- Bloomberg
