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Europe's China consensus faces its first test in Beijing, says ECFR's Andrew Small
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing seeking commitments from China to address significant trade imbalances and systemic threats to European industry ahead of a key European Council meeting. The emerging EU consensus supports stronger trade defence measures, but there are concerns Beijing may delay effective action through limited concessions.
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You face a narrowing window to influence EU trade defence measures against China as Brussels tests Beijing's willingness to make real concessions. Existing trade tools can be pushed now to shield exposed European industries before any new legislation arrives.
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