Who blinked first? Fragile EU-China trade peace sparks new war of words
Less than two weeks after Brussels and Beijing struck a surprise deal to avert an escalating trade dispute, their fragile rapprochement has descended into a battle over who blinked first. In Brussels and Berlin, officials are emboldened by what they consider proof that collective EU pressure can force Chinese concessions. Rather than resting on their laurels, they are cooking up a fresh batch of…
Less than two weeks after Brussels and Beijing forged a surprise trade deal to end escalating tensions, their tentative peace has quickly unraveled into a new round of accusations and statements. European officials are already planning a series of fresh trade restrictions, while China has warned against further concessions and threatened to reject any hint of weakness. The fragile cease-fire has left both sides looking increasingly combative as they prepare for further negotiations in January.
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