German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the EU–China trade imbalances must be addressed, pointing to Germany and France aligning on a firmer stance toward China. The comments signal potential tightening of trade posture, though no specific policy or tariff figure was announced. Overall, this is a cautious development that could raise headwinds for EU exporters reliant on China-facing demand.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the EU–China trade imbalances must be addressed, pointing to Germany and France aligning on a firmer stance toward China. The comments signal potential tightening of trade posture, though no specific policy or tariff figure was announced. Overall, this is a cautious development that could raise headwinds for EU exporters reliant on China-facing demand.
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