Europe is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair competition and overcapacity. Several EU nations are pushing for stronger trade measures. This shift reflects a growing fear of deindustrialization and a desire for strategic autonomy. The EU is increasingly using industrial policy to secure its economic future.

Proposals to counter Beijing come ahead of a key strategic debate on Friday in Brussels

Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France and Lithuania call for more aggressive response to ‘systemic and structural industrial overcapacity’.

Europe is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair competition and overcapacity. Several EU…

Ahead of a key debate on Friday, most commissioners said to support a more robust stance and broader use of safeguard measures.

The EU plans to expand trade defence tools against China, including import quotas and tariffs, to rebalance trade and protect European industries. Learn mo

As China’s industrial surpluses flood markets, the EU is debating whether it needs to shift toward more assertive trade defense tools.

The EU executive is set for much-heralded talks Friday on ramping up Europe's trade defences to shield critical industries from Chinese rivals -- with a growing chorus pressing…

A new era of fractious EU-China trade relations is here to stay, as Brussels’ view of Beijing has fundamentally changed, lobbyist says.

Brussels now considers current trade relations with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift the dynamics, while drawing Beijing’s ire.…

Trade chief details why bloc needs to take stronger steps to defend itself from what is described as a new ‘China shock’ to its industries.