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EU takes firmer stance on China’s trade practices as Beijing talks begin

The European Union is striking a more assertive approach to China as it heads into two days of negotiations in Beijing aimed at avoiding an economically damaging trade war.The EU’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, is set to meet with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao this week to address a trade deficit that exceeds $1 billion a day. The meeting comes as the EU prepares what are described as safeguard measures that would limit imports of…

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