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- 1Beijing criticises EU push for Section 301-style trade tool▼Beijing criticises push for European Section 301-style tool to counter China
Beijing has criticised efforts to create a European equivalent of the US Section 301 trade tool, a measure that allows unilateral action against countries deemed to engage in unfair trade practices. The Chinese government opposes the proposed instrument, which Brussels could use to counter what it sees as coercive or discriminatory practices by China. The dispute adds to ongoing trade tensions between the EU and China over market access, subsidies and industrial policy.
- 2China opposes reported EU 'Section 301'-style trade tool▼China opposes reported EU 'Section 301' tool, urges dialogue to manage differences
China says it opposes a reported European Union trade instrument modelled on the US 'Section 301' mechanism, warning it could fuel trade tensions, and is urging Brussels to resolve differences through dialogue instead. Beijing's commerce authorities argue such unilateral tools violate WTO rules and risk damaging China-EU economic relations.
- 3China condemns reported EU '301-style' trade tool as protectionism▼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.