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More specifically, these tensions are deeply engrained in the overall structure of the partnership. The US played a significant role in rebuilding Europe after the war. Not only did the US support European economic advancement but also European integration. Over the course of the next few decades, the relationship changed. Guided by US hegemony, Europe became increasingly more integrated and more connected. The transatlantic relationship changed from a relationship between the US and Europe to a relationship with a supranational organization. Despite the bumpy overall structure of the relationship, the United States and the European Union created a valuable partnership. It blossomed through cooperation in terms of security and economics. The transatlantic partners became deeply entangled and managed to grow their global influence through cooperation. Recent developments relating to shifting geopolitics and the emergence of China challenge the transatlantic relationship. Additionally, the rise of the digital economy makes traditional cooperation efforts more complex. The European Union’s proposal of a new strategic agenda addresses the challenges of today’s world and seeks to enable the EU to become a valuable player internationally. This thesis investigates the impact of the new strategic agenda on transatlantic cooperation by analyzing its ability to redefine and strengthen the relationship between the United States and Europe. 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