The US, according to Clinton, hopes that Europe will follow suit, so that Asia is seen not only as a market, but also as a focus of common strategic action. But, beyond that, as the US and Europe seek to ensure their global roles, cooperation between them is more important than ever.
按克林顿的说法，美国希望欧洲可以紧随其后，这样一来亚洲将不再仅仅是一个市场，而同时也是共同战略行动的焦点。但是，除此之外，在美国和欧洲都在寻求确保全球地位时，它们之间的合作前所未有地重要。因此，现在正是果断行动的良机：推出美欧联盟（US-European Union）自由贸易协定。