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China opposes reported EU 'Section 301'-style trade tool

Original: China opposes reported EU 'Section 301' tool, urges dialogue to manage differences

China has voiced opposition to a reported European Union trade instrument modelled on the United States' 'Section 301' mechanism, which allows unilateral action against perceived unfair trade practices. Beijing urged Brussels to manage differences through dialogue and consultation rather than unilateral measures. The Chinese foreign ministry said such a tool would be inconsistent with multilateral trade rules and risk escalating trade tensions between the two economies.

Why now: The EU is reportedly considering a tougher unilateral trade instrument, and China's pushback raises fears of a fresh China-EU trade dispute.

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China opposes reported EU 'Section 301' tool, urges dialogue to manage differences · China Daily Global Edition

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