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As trade war with China looms, how can the EU defend itself?

Euronews · May 18, 2026, 4:17 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The European Commission is considering a range of tools to shield the bloc from cheap Chinese imports, including reducing its dependence on Chinese components and imposing tariffs on strategic sectors.

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