Manufacturers are closing plants and cutting jobs as the EU debates how hard to push back against China.
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Manufacturers are closing plants and cutting jobs as the EU debates how hard to push back against China.
Vynova’s factory in Tessenderlo Belgium. The company, which makes polyvinyl chloride, is facing significant competition from China. | Carlo Martuscelli/POLITICO
June 7, 2026
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