How far will Brussels go to shield EU industry from Chinese overcapacity?
By Cynthia Kroet ( May 27, 2026, 11:01 GMT | Comment) -- As the European Commission weighs measures to counter Chinese overcapacity and reduce strategic dependencies, the question is how far Brussels is willing to go. Divisions among member states and Europe’s continued reliance on Chinese supply chains are likely to limit the bloc’s room for maneuver.As the European Commission is weighing measures to counter Chinese overcapacity, the question is how far it will go in trying to fend off the threat. Divisions among member states and Europe’s continued reliance on Chinese supply chains are likely to limit the bloc's room for maneuver....
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