Beijing eyes rapprochement with Brussels to compensate for loss of US market but significant hurdles remain
US stocks surged on Wednesday after Donald Trump paused ‘reciprocal’ tariffs for 90 days
Von der Leyen warns against diversion of Chinese exports to Europe in call with China’s premier
Brussels sought visit to mark 50 years of ties, but move adds to scepticism about warm words from Beijing
‘Europe must take its own decisions’, says foreign minister José Manuel Albares
Selection of blunt-talking Lu Shaye signals hardening of Beijing’s stance towards EU
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Ola Källenius urges Brussels to drop protectionist approach in form of punitive tariffs on China EVs
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Division to shed 11,000 roles amid oversupply in Europe and rise in cheap China imports
New requirements will apply to batteries but could be expanded to other green sectors
Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says Brussels
Boss of tomato sauce group urges Brussels to protect farmers hit by ‘unfair’ competition from China’s Xinjiang region
Investigation into cheap wood exports follows producers’ claim the products originated in Russia
Trade retaliation comes after bloc voted to approve steep tariff increases on Chinese electric cars
China’s carmakers have been increasing market share in Europe
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European prices drop below cost of production as world market is deluged
Statement comes as talks continue between Beijing’s commerce minister and European trade commissioner
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Commission dismisses offers to adjust pricing of allegedly subsidised vehicles
Beijing has stepped up lobbying ahead of Brussels vote in escalating trade war
Mette Frederiksen says Copenhagen is also pushing EU for more action against Russia’s ‘shadow’ fleet
