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  1. Chinese authorities required permission for rare earth exports, leading to shortages, tariffs, and trade tensions affecting global supply chains.
  2. EU trade policy impacts China-EU bilateral partnership, with actions suspected of violating WTO rules.
  3. Increasing competition from China affects Europe's top economy, alongside diplomatic visits to discuss trade and cooperation.
  4. Tensions are prompting calls for EU business diversification due to China being the dominant supplier and the US providing secondary supply to the bloc.

China is leveraging its near monopoly on critical inputs, causing trade war risks as the EU seeks agreements to circumvent US influence.

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Jun 6
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China is leveraging its near monopoly on critical inputs, causing trade war risks as the EU seeks agreements to circumvent US influence.

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  1. The CCP is accused of employing predatory trade tactics, while unfair subsidies from Western Europe are being exposed.Sub-event
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