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How Europe should deal with the new China shock
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
France and Germany have proposed that the EU gain new powers to retaliate swiftly and broadly against countries like China that disproportionately respond to EU trade penalties, aiming to deter China's export restrictions and unfair trade practices. The proposal also calls for building alternative supply chains and making European industry more competitive to reduce dependency on Chinese inputs.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Supply Chain.
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European founders in industries relying on China should build contacts with alternative suppliers now, as EU trade retaliation will tighten and supply chains will shift. You face a reality where dependency on Chinese inputs becomes a growing risk for market access and production stability.
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