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EU EPP chief Weber warns of trade conflict with China
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: Manfred Weber says the EU faces a phase of conflict with Beijing unless a trade deal is reached by autumn.
WHO: Manfred Weber
WHAT: Warns the EU is heading into a phase of conflict with China unless both sides strike a deal to reduce trade imbalances by autumn.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The EU is concerned about widening trade imbalances and Chinese industrial overcapacity undercutting European industries.
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