Exclusive | EU plans high-level China currency talks as fears of new trade shock mount
EU's plan for high‑level currency talks with China ignites fresh trade‑war concerns.
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The announcement follows a series of preparatory moves, including the European Commission’s assessment of strategies for new trade negotiations with Beijing, detailed by Euronews, and a delegation of MEPs set to discuss contentious trade issues during an upcoming trip, noted by EU Reporter. China responded by urging Germany and the EU to adopt a rational approach to trade and supply‑chain challenges, Reuters reported.
With the calendar for the currency talks still being set, officials are weighing how to integrate these dialogues into broader trade negotiations, while concern grows over a possible new trade shock.
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Commission weighs best strategy for new trade talks with ChinaEuronews.com · 17h ago
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MEPs to focus on thorny trade issues in trip to ChinaEU Reporter · 17h ago
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China calls on Germany, EU to be rational on trade, supply chain issuesReuters · 17h ago
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Exclusive | EU plans high-level China currency talks as fears of new trade shock mountSouth China Morning Post · 17h ago
Questions people are asking
What type of discussions is the EU planning with China?
The EU is planning high‑level currency talks aimed at addressing trade and supply‑chain concerns.
Which EU entities are preparing for the upcoming talks?
The European Commission is weighing strategies for new trade negotiations, and a group of MEPs will focus on thorny trade issues during a delegation trip to China.
What was China's response to the EU's initiative?
China called on Germany and the EU to take a rational approach to trade and supply‑chain issues, as reported by Reuters.
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