Macron's comments follow a statement from China's commerce ministry warning that Beijing will respond firmly if the EU imposes restrictions on Chinese businesses or products. The ministry noted that such actions would seriously undermine mutual trust and disrupt high-level trade talks scheduled for next week in Beijing. Noah Barkin of Rhodium Group recently reported that some European officials are weighing measures to shut China out of the bloc entirely.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Macron Rejects China Trade War to Protect Economic Interests
Geopolitics20 days ago
The European Union should avoid a complete commercial decoupling from Beijing to preserve access to essential technological innovations and support companies operating in the region, French President Emmanuel Macron said. He advocated for strategic engagement and a a balanced approach that combines protective measures without resorting to a full trade war, which he described as nonsensical.
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