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EU leaders warn on China imbalances but respond cautiously

Without mentioning Beijing, leaders directed the European Commission to "develop and eventually complement" the bloc's toolbox of trade defenses.

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What happened Without mentioning Beijing, leaders directed the European Commission to "develop and eventually complement" the bloc's toolbox of trade defenses.
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The Japan TimesNews report · Jun 19, 2:54 AM

EU leaders warn on China imbalances but respond cautiously

Without mentioning Beijing, leaders directed the European Commission to "develop and eventually complement" the bloc's toolbox of trade defenses.

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France 24News report · Jun 19, 2:02 AM

EU leaders back stronger trade defences amid Chinese export surge

EU leaders agreed on Thursday to strengthen trade defences against a surge of Chinese exports that Brussels views as a threat to European industry, while maintaining “constructive dialogue”...

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Financial TimesNews report · Jun 19, 1:35 AM

EU delays trade confrontation with China

Leaders opt for dialogue with Beijing rather than immediate action over fears of retaliation

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Politico EuropeNews report · Jun 19, 12:43 AM

EU leaders demand von der Leyen tools up against China

"It's an urgent matter," Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever tells POLITICO.

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BloombergNews report · Jun 18, 11:53 PM

EU Leaders Warn on China Imbalances But Respond Cautiously

European Union leaders sought to strike a balance between addressing deepening trade imbalances with China while not provoking a damaging conflict with the world’s No. 2 economy.

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SemaforNews report · Jun 18, 11:15 PM

Execs are warning that EU overregulation is constraining business

Arcelor Mittal’s executive chairman and the governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund voiced concern about the regulatory environment.

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Jun 18, 11:15 PM: Semafor joined the source map.

Jun 18, 11:53 PM: Bloomberg joined the source map.

Jun 19, 12:43 AM: Politico Europe joined the source map.

Jun 19, 1:35 AM: Financial Times joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.