# German industry presses Merz for tougher China policy

https://mins.news/en/item/35219

- Reuters, 2026-08-28 05:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/german-industry-presses-merz-tougher-china-policy-2026-08-28/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9119628f085800017b5285

> German industry is stepping up pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to adopt a tougher approach toward Beijing. Companies are seeking stronger measures to tackle what they describe as unfair competition from Chinese rivals.

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