Hosuk Lee-Makiyama, Director of the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE), spoke to CGTN Europe about what the China–U.S. trade talks mean for Europe. Another round of talks is under way, with only a few complex issues still unresolved. He addressed the negotiations are focused primarily on economic exchanges between the two nations, particularly investment levels. The TikTok issue is seen as relatively minor, while any eventual trade deal between the U.S. and China could carry significant implications for Europe’s global relevance.