Merz Urges Stronger EU Trade Tools Before Next Week's China Reset Talks
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11
Merz Urges Stronger EU Trade Tools Before Next Week's China Reset Talks
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11
Summary
Friedrich Merz said the EU needs a stronger trade toolkit as leaders prepare to discuss tougher measures at a Brussels meeting next week.
Trade “distortions” are driving the push, with the German chancellor arguing the bloc needs better defenses while trying to reset its trade relationship with China.
Beijing was not named directly, but the remarks point to a harder EU stance even as it seeks to recalibrate ties rather than sever them.