Germany industry body urges tougher China policy
The German industry association BDI called for a more determined effort to reduce economic risks linked to China. Europe must diversify supply chains and forge new partnerships while avoiding broad protectionism.
Germany's leading industry association demanded a sharper strategy to curb economic exposure to China, urging European policymakers to diversify supply chains on Friday morning. The BDI policy paper stops short of specific enforcement targets while amplifying pressure from manufacturers on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Industrial leaders want faster deployment of anti-dumping tools to counter state-backed competition from Beijing.
