Germany's Merz Says EU Ready to Defend Industry Against 'Unfair' Chinese Trade
Merz said the bloc is ready to use new trade defense tools as China’s surplus with the EU tops 300 billion euros a year.
9 Articles
9 Articles
Germany wants to avoid China trade war despite ‘kill switch’: Merz
Preparing for war is meant to prevent war – an idea with deep roots in ancient Chinese strategic thought that may have just found an echo in Berlin. The EU’s proposed “kill switch”, intended to swiftly cut off market access for third countries including China, was put forward by France and Germany and unanimously endorsed by member states. But ideally it would never have to be used, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday, stressing t…
Chancellor says Europe preparing trade-defense tools against unfair trade practices yet prefers dialogue and peaceful solutions over confrontation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that the European Union (EU) would defend itself against what he called "unfair" Chinese trade practices that could harm German industry.
The EU wants to strengthen its defence instruments in the fight against unfair trade practices of countries like China. However, this is not a conflict or even "trade war", says Chancellor Merz.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources are Center, 40% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
