China warns of retaliation over possible EU curbs on Chinese firms
China-EU trade tensions rise as Beijing warns of firm retaliation over new EU limits Track the negotiations shaping market access, tariffs, and the next policy moves
China’s commerce ministry warned that it would respond firmly if the European Union imposes new restrictions on Chinese companies or products, ahead of planned highlevel talks in Beijing next week.
The statement comes as the EU seeks to narrow its record trade deficit with China and has signaled that Beijing needs to deliver concrete results by October or face tougher measures.
According to the report, European officials are also weighing tools that could limit China’s access to the bloc’s market, drawing comparisons to the U.S. Section 301 tariff approach. The dispute adds pressure to already sensitive trade negotiations between the two sides.