European Capitals Urge Brussels for Stronger Trade Defense Against China Amid Growing Concerns
Several European Union member states, including France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Lithuania, are advocating for the European Commission to adopt more robust trade-defense measures against China. This push is driven by concerns over Chinese industrial overcapacity and the potential for unfair competition in the European market. The countries argue that Chinese imports, often supported by state subsidies, are entering the EU at prices and volumes that European manufacturers cannot compete with. This issue spans multiple sectors, including electric vehicles, solar panels, and advanced manufacturing components. The European Commission currently has trade-defense tools like anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties, but member states are calling for a broader and faster application of these measures. 
