EU seeks ‘major crackdown’ on flood of imports
China’s overcapacity is not a bilateral issue; it is a global one
Can advanced industrial democracies preserve manufacturing capacity in the face of state-backed overproduction on a continental scale?
Global Briefing: It may prove difficult for the EU to reconcile the enthusiasm of member states led by France with the reticence of Germany and Spain
With the U.S. trade truce holding, Beijing and Brussels are carefully managing their own economic disputes. Through localized manufacturing and open dialogue, both sides have strong incentives to find a common…
Countries like France are pushing for a tougher stance against Beijing, arguing that Chinese overproduction is straining an already struggling European economy.
EU approved an "overcapacity instrument" restricting Chinese exports (EVs, solar, batteries, steel) as subsidized goods flood strategic sectors. CTO implication: expect supply chain pressure on Chinese components in critical infrastructure—budget for alternative sourcing and compliance audits.
With the U.S. trade truce holding, Beijing and Brussels are carefully managing their own economic disputes. Through localized manufacturing and open dialogue, both sides have…