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France, Germany propose EU 'kill switch' for China trade · 1 source tracked

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France and Germany are advocating for a new trade policy tool that would allow the European Union to immediately cut off market access to countries causing severe economic distortions. This proposal, outlined in a joint paper and a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, aims to grant the European Commission significant new powers to respond rapidly to systemic market distortions. The initiative reflects a notable shift in the EU's policy towards China, with the leaders of the two largest member states pushing for this 'kill switch' mechanism. AI

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

    France, Germany call for new weapon allowing ‘immediate cut off’ of China from EU market

    In the strongest sign yet of a shifting European Union policy on China, the leaders of France and Germany have demanded a new trade weapon that would cut off access to the EU market when third countries cause severe distortions. The tool would effectively act as a kill switch, al…

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