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China condemns reported EU '301-style' trade tool as protectionism
Original: China: Reported European '301' tool typical act of protectionism, unilateralism
China has criticized a reported European trade instrument modeled on the US 'Section 301' tool, calling it a typical act of protectionism and unilateralism. Beijing's remarks signal growing friction with Brussels over trade measures, as the EU weighs new mechanisms that could allow it to retaliate against what it deems unfair economic practices by trading partners.
Why now: Ongoing EU-China trade tensions and concern over new European trade defense instruments
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- China: Reported European '301' tool typical act of protectionism, unilateralism · chinadailyasia.com
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