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EU decoupling from China to win US tariff deal is not an option, ministers say

By Oscar Pandiello ( May 15, 2025, 11:15 GMT | Insight) -- Cutting economic ties with China isn't a way for the EU to reach a trade deal with the US, several EU government ministers cautioned today, distancing themselves from a US-UK deal that invokes economic security. Hungary cited hefty Chinese investments, while Spain called for engagement to close technology gaps in key sectors. Ministers urged China to respect WTO rules but opposed inserting “anti-China” provisions into a future agreement with the US.Cutting economic ties with China won’t be considered as a way for the EU to reach an agreement with the US on trade and tariffs, several EU government ministers cautioned today....

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