Yellen Looks to Revive U.S.-EU Ties in Facing Down China, Russia
- U.S. Treasury chief warns of threats to rules-based order
- Uses visit to Brussels to push EU on economy, tax, climate
Janet Yellen in Brussels, on July 12.
Source: European Commission
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a new push in Brussels to repair U.S. ties with the European Union, urging members of the bloc to help confront China and Russia.
In her first visit as Treasury chief to the European capital, Yellen hearkened back to the partnership and “rules-based international order” constructed after World War II -- before calling out three countries she said imperiled that order.