EU to discuss potential restrictions on Chinese imports amid fears of overreliance
EU commissioners are meeting to discuss potential trade restrictions on Chinese imports, fearing that a surge in low-cost goods could damage European industries. This 'China Shock 2.0' concern mirrors past economic shifts in the US rust belt.
Why it matters
Potential EU trade barriers against China could trigger a significant shift in global trade relations and impact the availability of affordable consumer goods.
Concerns among commissioners in bloc that surge in imports could lead to decline similar to that of US rust belt towns EU commissioners will meet on Friday for crunch talks aimed at imposing new restrictions on imports from China amid growing concern that Beijing is fuelling conditions for US-style rust belt towns in Europe. The surge in imports of everything from electric cars to key components in machines, medical devices and foodstuffs has been dubbed China Shock 2.0, potentially mirroring the experience in the US 25 years ago when Beijing joined the World Trade Organization. Continue reading...
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