EU-China Trade Conflict Escalation
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EU Commission, Chinese Government, German Government
Berlin, Brussels, China
August 2026
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China submitted a document justifying its trade practices, which EU officials view as insufficient. The EU Commission plans to implement strict measures against China by October if no agreement is reached. Germany's internal political division complicates the EU's unified response.
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