As Beijing tightens its grip on key raw materials and factories fear shutdowns, the EU’s next move on trade with China will signal whether it can defend its industries without triggering a full-blown economic clash.
Production: By Europod, in co-production with Sphera Network.
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The 27 EU member states all agree on one thing: Europe needs new solutions to withstand China’s growing economic pressure.
But when it comes to taking concrete and far-reaching action, that unity quickly disappears.
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