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UPDATED May 25, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
May 25, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Five EU countries urge tougher trade weapons on China
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France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Lithuania call for tougher EU trade weapons to tackle China.
WHO: France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Lithuania
WHAT: Urge the EU to flex muscles with tougher trade weapons to tackle China
WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 9:16 AM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: They are urging tougher EU trade weapons as tensions with Beijing mount.
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