EU needs broader China trade deal by March, lawmakers say ahead of Beijing visit
By Cynthia Kroet ( October 21, 2026, 13:31 GMT | Insight) -- The EU should pursue a broader trade agreement with China to tackle industrial subsidies and market-access barriers by March, leading European Parliament lawmakers said ahead of a visit they are making to China next week. They said French and German alignment on trade defense had strengthened the EU’s negotiating position.The EU should seek a broader trade agreement with China by March to address industrial subsidies and market-access barriers, leading European Parliament trade lawmakers said ahead of a visit to China next week....
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