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EU wants initial Chinese action on trade gap by early October
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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Commission is pushing China to tackle the widening trade gap by early October, focusing on reducing Chinese exports surplus, removing export barriers faced by the EU, and addressing China's export restrictions on critical supplies such as rare earth minerals.
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You face a growing risk as EU-China trade talks may impose new rules on exports and critical mineral supplies within weeks. This could suddenly constrain your access or costs if your supply chain relies on Chinese exports or EU markets.
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