# Germany and France Push Trade Weapon to Bar China Access

https://mins.news/en/item/86585

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-05 14:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-05/germany-and-france-push-trade-weapon-to-bar-china-market-access?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac3b47792573c0001e81c59

> Germany and France are urging the European Union to adopt new powers that could block China or other countries from the bloc’s single market if they destabilize trade relations.

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