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European industry faces intensifying Chinese competition

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Latest: European Union plans new import restrictions on Chinese goods

Competitive pressure from Chinese industry on Europe has intensified due to widening trade imbalances and a surge in Chinese exports. In August 2026, Chinese exports rose by 25 percent, driven by sectors such as artifici

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German industrial and automotive crisis deepens

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Latest: Germany faces economic challenges amid industrial recession and political shifts

Germany’s economic downturn has intensified, marked by a deepening crisis in the automotive sector and a surge in business closures. Destatis data shows automotive employment fell to 691,500 in the first half of 2026, a

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