EU Trade Chief Signals Tougher Line on China ‘Overcapacity’ While Keeping Talks Open
The source indicates EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic criticised China-linked overcapacity and referenced concerns about non-market practices, while calling for practical, meaningful discussions with Beijing. The comments followed a meeting with China’s trade negotiator Li Chenggang on the sidelines of an OECD ministerial in Paris, pointing to a dual-track strategy of pressure and engagement.