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China criticizes EU trade safeguards as potential WTO violation

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China has voiced strong opposition to potential new trade safeguards being considered by the European Union, asserting that such measures could violate World Trade Organization rules. A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce stated that artificially restricting trade would harm downstream industries, increase inflation, and destabilize global supply chains. Beijing has pledged to take all necessary actions to protect its companies. AI

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China criticizes EU trade safeguards as potential WTO violation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xiaofei Xu ·

    China slams EU’s potential new trade safeguards, says they may violate WTO rules

    Beijing reiterated its opposition on Thursday to potential new European Union trade safeguards targeting Chinese exports, vowing to take “all necessary measures” to defend the interests of its companies. “Artificially restricting normal trade is suspected of violating World Trade…

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