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Germany’s Merz to relay Asian partners’ protectionism concerns to Brussels

Merz said the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act could become a new trade barrier as EU approval remains pending until next year.

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SEOUL, Oct 30 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he would relay to Brussels concerns voiced by key Asian trading partners that the EU's "Made in Europe" initiatives ​risk becoming a new form of protectionism. "There is a fear ‌...

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SEOUL (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he would raise concerns in Brussels with Asian partners about European Union plans to boost European manufacturing, saying the "Made in Europe" initiative could lead to a new form of protectionism.

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The EU's proposal is a response to expensive energy, strong foreign competition and dependence on China. The final text still needs to be approved by member states and the European Parliament.

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WTVB broke the news on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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