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Europe Tries to Take On China Without Launching a New Trade War

The Group of Seven industrial nations has set an ambitious goal to reduce reliance on China, supporting the European Union's efforts to address a growing trade imbalance with the country. The EU's 27 member states have agreed on the economic risks associated with China's trade policies and are preparing to discuss strategies for upcoming trade negotiations with Beijing.

June 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM UTC

The Group of Seven industrial nations this week pledged an ambitious target to diversify away from China, adding momentum to the European Union’s own push to counter a growing trade imbalance with the world’s biggest export engine.

The 27 EU capitals unanimously agree on the economic threat posed by China’s trade policy if left unchecked. At a meeting Thursday in Brussels, the bloc’s leaders are expected to discuss how to handle upcoming trade talks with Beijing and explore possible responses — including new trade tools.

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Source document: G7 Industrial Nations Statement on Diversification Away from China

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Europe Tries to Take On China Without Launching a New Trade War

The Group of Seven industrial nations has set an ambitious goal to reduce reliance on China, supporting the European Union's efforts to address a growing trade imbalance with the country. The EU's 27 member states have agreed on the economic risks associated with China's trade policies and are preparing to discuss strategies for upcoming trade negotiations with Beijing.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of the G7's commitment to reducing dependence on China and the EU's unified stance on addressing trade imbalances without explicitly favoring any side. It does not use loaded language or emphasize one perspective over another.

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