# Franco-German Unity on China Trade Paves Way for Tougher EU Line

https://mins.news/en/item/87815

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-06 11:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-06/franco-german-unity-on-china-trade-paves-way-for-tougher-eu-line?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac4d4c5a05e110001aa77e5

> A joint French-German call for new measures to curb Chinese imports is expected to bolster the European Commission as it seeks to rebalance trade ties with Beijing.

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