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Germany Calls for Fair Trade Amid EU-China Tensions

11/20/2025

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  • During his visit to China, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil urged fair competition and warned that Chinese subsidies threaten European producers in steel.
  • He supported the EU's proposal for new tariffs on imports.
  • The EU will unveil an economic security doctrine on December 3 to address challenges from China and the United States.
  • Spain's approach to China contrasts with the EU's unified front, raising concerns about divisions within the bloc.