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EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic began talks in Beijing with Chinese officials to address the EU's daily trade deficit exceeding €1bn and Chinese restrictions on critical mineral exports. Germany and France are pushing for a rapid EU mechanism to counter economic harms from trade partners, seeking a tool akin to US Section 301 tariffs.
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EU trade talks in Beijing and the push for swift retaliatory powers mean you face emerging trade barriers and must evaluate exposure to EU-China material flows immediately. The new EU mechanism poses a risk of sudden tariffs and restrictions if your supply chain links to contested imports or exports.
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