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China Hits Back: Bars EU Firms from Big Contracts

7/6/2025

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In a tit-for-tat move, China has barred European companies from securing contracts exceeding $6.3 million for medical equipment, responding to the EU's ban on Chinese firms. This escalation comes after the EU accused China of unfair procurement practices, with China firing back, labeling the EU's stance as hypocritical and highlighting the ongoing tensions in global trade.

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In a tit-for-tat move, China has barred European companies from securing contracts exceeding $6.3 million for medical equipment, responding to the EU's ban on Chinese firms. This escalation comes after the EU accused China of unfair procurement practices, with China firing back, labeling the EU's stance as hypocritical and highlighting the ongoing tensions in global trade.