( July 6, 2026, 06:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU expressed concern over the EU's revised steel import framework, which took effect on July 1, warning that additional trade restrictions could weaken the competitiveness of European manufacturers already facing high energy costs and weak demand. In a statement released Friday, the chamber said the revised framework risks restricting market access for exporters from countries without free trade agreements with the bloc, including China, through lower tariff-rate quotas and revised country allocations. It said the tighter framework would increase costs for downstream industries, including automotive, machinery, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. Statement follows....
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