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Part of situation: EU weighs trade measures against Chinese competition (30 clusters)

France and Germany urge EU to adopt new trade defense tools

trade defense instruments supply chain diversification market distortions economic security EU-China trade

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have issued a joint proposal to the European Commission calling for strengthened trade defense mechanisms. The leaders argue that current EU instruments are insufficient to address systemic market distortions, such as unfair subsidies, currency manipulation, and the strategic use of critical raw materials by third countries.

The proposal advocates for a new, streamlined framework to protect the European industrial base and reduce geopolitical dependencies. Key suggestions include a mechanism to encourage supply chain diversification and a tool that would allow the Commission to act against severe market distortions unless a qualified majority of member states opposes the decision. While the document does not explicitly name China, the initiative is widely viewed as a response to Chinese economic practices and industrial overcapacity.

China has responded by criticizing the move, warning that such measures could be seen as protectionism and may lead to the politicization of trade. Beijing emphasized that economic interdependence should be viewed as a mutual benefit rather than a risk, urging the EU to adhere to World Trade Organization rules and avoid decoupling.

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China · Emmanuel Macron · European Commission · European Union · Friedrich Merz · Ursula von der Leyen

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