The European Union will expand tools to defend its economy against imbalanced trade with China, the bloc's industry chief told The Financial Times in a report published Thursday, drawing pushback from Beijing.

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…

Beijing has urged the European Union to view its trade ties with China in a comprehensive and objective manner and honor its commitment to free trade.

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

"Our objective is not to break with China but to have a real rebalancing," said the bloc's industry chief

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

The European Union will expand tools to defend its economy against imbalanced trade with China, the bloc's industry chief told The Financial Times in a report published Thursday,…

China has voiced strong objections to the EU's application of trade data, suggesting a skewed portrayal. While the European Union weighs potential import quotas and tariffs aimed…