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EU ministers vow to tackle 'China Shock 2.0' through talks with Beijing
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
EU ministers committed to negotiating with Beijing to reduce imports in sectors like chemicals, machinery, and pharmaceuticals to address the EU's growing goods trade deficit with China, which is causing factory closures and job losses.
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EU talks to limit Chinese imports will reshape market access for European manufacturers in chemicals, machinery, and pharma. You should prepare for changing import rules and new opportunities as Europe shields its factories.
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