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Muss Europa mehr gegen unfaire Handelspraktiken in China unternehmen? Finanzminister Klingbeil hat Ideen.
Spartanburg, South Carolina - Germany's Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil suggested a more aggressive approach to China during a debate on unfair trade practices. "This does not mean we seek confrontation, but where we see China no longer playing by the rules, we must change our stance," the SPD leader said during a visit to a BMW factory in Spartanburg, USA.
Potential measures could include imposing new tariffs on hybrid vehicles or requiring Chinese companies to enter joint ventures with European majority control to protect technological knowledge. Germany has long expressed concern over growing Chinese competition, with key industries such as automotive and machinery being particularly affected.
The EU has accused China of unfair trade practices, including heavy state subsidies, overcapacity and dumping prices. Western companies often face difficult conditions for market access in China.
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