Klingbeil urges tougher China trade

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil urged a tougher trade stance toward China amid a Volkswagen crisis, as U.S. tariff threats and proposals for 100% Russian energy duties escalated trade tensions.

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Auto Industry: Klingbeil Calls for Tougher Trade Policy Toward China

In light of the Volkswagen crisis, Federal Finance Minister Klingbeil (SPD) calls for a tougher approach to states that threaten the domestic industry with 'unfair trade practices'. 'We must not be naive in dealing with China,' he said.

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