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EU toughens tone on China, considers new measures

EU leaders discuss tougher trade measures against China over imbalances and unfair practices.

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Friday, 19 June 2026 at 06:19 UTC
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EU heads of state and government have held a rare summit-level debate on the economic threat posed by China, instructing the European Commission to develop new trade weapons. The discussion focused on growing trade imbalances, accusations of unfair competitive practices, and concerns about strategic dependencies. While Brussels is already deploying tariffs and protective instruments, it remains unclear how far Europe is willing to escalate the confrontation with Beijing.
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