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Merz Urges EU Action Against China's Trade Practices
1/23/2026
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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for Europe to counter state-sponsored unfair trade practices at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- Merz noted that German automotive exports to China declined in 2025, with large engine petrol saloon car exports down 38% and smaller models down 39%.
- Chinese shipments to Germany rose.
- Merz pledged to take a more active role in EU economic reforms.
