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EU's push to reduce reliance on China could come at a price

Brussels is preparing a new tool to shield the EU economy from countries weaponising its strategic dependencies. But European businesses fear the costs of diversification - and question which sectors…

  • EU plans tool in Dec to encourage supplier diversification
  • China targeted due to hindering EU's access to essential resources
  • Diversification aims to reduce security and economic risks

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