Trade War Phase II The EU and U.S. have a pathway for resolving trade differences, as wrought as it is with potential disappointment, and now the Chinese and Americans are meeting. Although the negotiations will be at a low level, and thus there are low expectations, talking is more reassuring than blustering. More important are the following political developments in countries involved in the trade disputes: U.S.: Support for Donald Trump from farmers, a key constituency, has dropped by a third, according to Farm Journal. The American economy is, however, strong. EU: Europeans hate the bullying from Trump, but they are mindful of the economic risks he has imposed at the same time the Community faces political risks in the east and the s...