EU Plans Broader Import Curbs on China Amid Trade Tensions; China Objects
The European Union plans to broaden import quotas and tariffs on Chinese goods to protect vulnerable sectors like chemicals, metals, and clean technology from what it views as unfair competition. EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne emphasized a sector-wide approach using safeguard clauses to address market disruptions more effectively. China criticized the EU's use of trade data as selective and accused the bloc of protectionism, asserting that trade depends on mutual consent and pledging to defend its interests.