Thread by @laurnorman

Interesting lines from @JosepBorrellF on Trans-atlantic relations to come. Frank, as usual. "It is standard diplomatic practice to avoid expressions of political preference. However...It is no secret that the past four years have been complicated in terms of EU-US relations"-1-

"They were marked by numerous policy disagreements. And we even saw some of the principles that we considered as the bedrock of the transatlantic partnership being eroded, and sometimes even emptied of their substance." -2-

"So, we welcome the chance to work once again with a US President who doesn’t consider us a ‘foe’ or believes the EU has been ‘set up to take advantage of the US’." -3-

Of more substance... on #China. "We can also foresee an interest by the incoming Biden administration for close cooperation on China and the challenges it poses in terms of unfair trade practices, security and other issues where we both have concerns. Formulating a coherent.."-4-

"& robust China stance is at the top of the agenda in Washington & something on which there is bipartisan agreement.We are ready for that & we can expect the EU-US dialogue on China that we launched...last month to continue, with renewed energy, under the next administration"-5-

Here's the piece in full by @JosepBorrellF on US-EU relations...eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/h…