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  1. The European Commission is issuing statements regarding trade friction and imposing new levies on imports from China.
  2. The European Commission is leading the push for trade policy shifts, imposing harsher trade measures against China.

China's Ministry of Commerce Warns Against Discriminatory EU Trade Restrictions

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China's Ministry of Commerce stated it would take all necessary measures to safeguard its interests if the European Union insists on imposing discriminatory trade restrictions on Chinese products. This statement was made in response to media reports that the European Union was considering extending trade understandings from hybrid vehicles to other sectors, such as chemicals. The Ministry also noted that recent consultations between China and the European Union had made positive progress.

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The Ministry argued that imposing artificial trade barriers may violate World Trade Organization rules. Furthermore, it warned that such measures could place a heavier burden on downstream industries, potentially pushing up inflation in the European Union and undermining the stability of global industrial supply chains.

The European Commission is leading the push for trade policy shifts, imposing harsher trade measures against China.

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