( May 7, 2026, 13:45 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU and Japan pledged to deepen trade and supply chain cooperation at their 7th High-Level Economic Dialogue in Brussels on Thursday, as both sides warned against economic coercion, rising export restrictions and market distortions linked to global overcapacity. They agreed to strengthen cooperation under the EU-Japan Competitiveness Alliance, with a focus on critical minerals, batteries, clean energy and steel. The talks also addressed tensions over the bloc’s proposed steel measures, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and World Trade Organization rules.The statement follows....
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