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Germany Backs Tough EU Action on Chinese Imports

5/30/2026

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  • Germany now backs firmer EU action against a surge in Chinese imports, reversing its earlier warning of retaliation.
  • EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with commissioners on Friday to plan the bloc’s future relations with China.
  • The commission is launching a new initiative to strengthen the EU’s trade defenses.
  • France and other governments have called for measures to protect European industry from Chinese goods.