EU weighs sweeping new trade powers against China before make-or-break October

The European Union is preparing new sweeping trade powers, including a rapid-response instrument to restrict Chinese imports without traditional procedural delays, aiming to address a growing trade deficit and unfair trade practices ahead of a critical summit in October. Germany has shifted towards backing protectionist measures, signaling a major political shift within the bloc on China trade relations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce.