EU Commission Vows Tougher Stance on Chinese Trade
The European Commission announced plans to shield domestic industries from surging imports through potential supply chain diversification and new market access curbs. Officials are targeting sectors like chemicals and clean energy while navigating policy differences between France and Germany.
The European Commission vowed a stronger trade response against China on Friday afternoon, citing an unsustainable investment relationship and surging imports. Commissioners are weighing supply chain diversification and new curbs on chemicals, metals, and clean energy technology.
The Commission said economic and security interests require a robust and coherent response to address industrial depletion. Concrete proposals to restrict market access are expected in the third quarter of this year.
