EU delays trade confrontation with China - Financial Times
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- EU is delaying a trade confrontation with China, holding off on escalation as leaders separately weigh tougher measures to address a bilateral trade imbalance
- Surging Chinese exports have become a focal point at the G7 summit, framed as a direct threat to Europe's economy and labeled a potential "China Shock 2.0" moment
Why it matters: The contrast between the EU delaying a trade fight and leaders simultaneously weighing tougher measures shows Brussels' hesitation to confront Beijing head-on. By elevating the export surge to the G7 stage, member states raise the diplomatic cost of continued inaction on Chinese market access.
