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Germany aligns with EU on China trade, calls for yuan talks

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Germany is aligning with the EU's stricter stance on China's economic practices, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz calling for international talks similar to the Plaza Accord to address the perceived undervaluation of the renminbi. Merz stated that the Chinese currency is undervalued by approximately 30%, significantly impacting European markets by making Chinese goods cheaper due to high subsidies and non-convertibility of the yuan. This move signals a tougher approach from Berlin towards Beijing, aiming to rectify trade imbalances and protect European manufacturers. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy shift from a major EU economy regarding international trade and currency valuation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Germany aligns with EU on China trade, calls for yuan talks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Finbarr Bermingham ·

    Germany hews EU’s tough China line with call for ‘Plaza Accord’ talks on yuan

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled a major shift in Berlin’s economic relations with Beijing on Friday, saying the Chinese currency was undervalued by 30 per cent, well above the International Monetary Fund’s estimate of “about 16 per cent”. Speaking in Brussels after a E…

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