# EU-China trade deal raises fears Brussels may go soft on Beijing

https://mins.news/en/item/96771

- euronews, 2026-10-12 16:22 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/eu-china-trade-deal-raises-fears-brussels-will-go-soft-on-beijing

> The EU’s new trade deal with China has eased concerns about an escalating trade war, but may also sap political momentum in Brussels for a tougher approach to Beijing’s economic practices.

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