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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

But you also have to factor in they are still an oppressive communist regime so the people will have to fall in line. They are still stopping UK MPs who disagree with their human rights record entering so I am sure they can tough it out. I do not think China will lose trade of Europe either

Interesting point. I infer that the USA is out on a limb in your eyes and Europe knows it and won't kow-tow (pun intended) to the USA. The problem might lie with USA designed stuff that Europe buys (e.g. smart phones). Indeed, if it gets any more bitter between the USA & China, there is potential for China to tell the USA to sod off and then produce high qualityi Phone knock-offs!