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EU considers new trade powers against China ahead of October showdown

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The European Union is considering new trade powers to counter China's economic practices, with a critical period approaching in October. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič will visit Beijing in early October for discussions with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, aiming to rebalance trade relations. A key focus is China's export limits on products like plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, which have seen a surge in sales amid a decline in Europe's automotive sector. AI

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

    EU weighs sweeping new trade powers against China before make-or-break October

    Brussels and Berlin are steeling themselves for a make-or-break October with China, as the mood towards Beijing hardens in both capitals. The month ahead could help set the course of the increasingly thorny EU-China relationship for years to come, as Europe gears up to present a …

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