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EU's Global Gateway, Trade, and War?
Published 4 years, 1 month ago
Description
The European Union announced that it planned to spend €300 billion ($340
billion) in a program called 'Global Gateway.' According to EU Commission
President Ursula von der Leyen it is a "true alternative" to China's Belt
and Road Initiative, also known as the Silk Road Project. Both the EU and
Chinese projects will improve road, ports, and/or other infrastructure to
connect with Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Will
this result in increased trade for Europe and