Merz hints at tougher China trade measures ahead of EU summit

“Where others fail to comply with common rules, we cannot and will not stand idly by,” Germany’s Merz said without mentioning China by name.

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EU trade chief calls for new tool to diversify supply away from China 

A new diversification instrument would compel companies to seek different suppliers in critical sectors, says Maroš Šefčovič. 

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745 milioni di tonnellate di sovraccapacità: l’acciaio è seduto su una bomba
https://www.metallirari.com/745-milioni-tonnellate-sovraccapacita-acciaio-seduto-bomba/
La sovraccapacità globale di acciaio è destinata a raggiungere 745 milioni di tonnellate entro il 2028. I prezzi di mercato, tuttavia, non riflettono ancora questo cambiamento strutturale.
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EU trade chief wants to emulate US intensity in talks with China

Maroš Šefčovič says Brussels must buckle down to resolve “what is becoming an unsustainable trade deficit” with Beijing.

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Beijing threatens retaliation over EU moves to curb imports from China

Brussels and EU capitals are discussing how to counter a surge in Chinese imports.

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China: the ‘abusive’ partner the EU just can’t quit?

Is the EU finally ready to get serious about China? That’s the question increasingly dominating conversations in Brussels as fears grow that Europe is being squeezed by Beijing’s industrial machine…

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EU Commission plans new squeeze on Chinese trade

The proposals will be put to European leaders at a summit next month, officials say.

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