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Europe presses China on trade

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European Union trade chief Maroš Šefčovič arrived in Beijing Thursday to seek action on Europe’s trade deficit with China and surging Chinese exports, amid fears of escalating tensions.

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Project Syndicate
Europe’s Place in the Global Redivision of Labor

While the US continues to lead in software, some high-tech sectors, and hydrocarbons, China is becoming increasingly competitive in many high-tech, capital-intensive sectors, not least those once dominated by Europe. The EU does have a relative advantage in this new economic order, if only its leaders would recognize it.

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bloomberg.com
The European Union is striking a more assertive approach to China as it heads into two days of negotiations in Beijing aimed at avoiding an economically damaging trade war
EU Is Taking Harder Line on China’s Trade Gap as Talks Kick Off
The European Union is striking a more assertive approach to China as it heads into two days of negotiations in Beijing aimed at avoiding an economically damaging trade war.
bloom.bg
October 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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bernd-lange.bsky.social
Things are getting serious: after just under four months of negotiations, Commissioner Šefčovič is travelling to China to finalise the initial outcomes of the trade and investment consultations. Expectations are high, as are the hurdles. But a breakthrough must be achieved.
October 8, 2026 at 5:20 AM

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bernd-lange.bsky.social
👉 More on my expectations: bernd-lange.de/meldungen/eu...
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Erwartungen an China-Reise von EU-Handelskommissar Šefčovič EU-Handelskommissar Maroš Šefčovič reist am 8. und 9. Oktober zu Gesprächen nach China. Im Mitte...
bernd-lange.de
October 8, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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