Berlin approves tougher China trade measures

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- Berlin approved tougher trade measures against China, according to Politico EU.
- EU will broaden import quotas and tariffs on Chinese goods, an official told the FT (WSJ).
Why it matters: European exporters face higher costs as China’s market access narrows, while Chinese firms risk losing EU sales; the escalation brings Europe nearer to a trade war, disrupting supply chains and raising consumer prices.

