China shock: Rivalry tests Merz and German economy

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China shock: Rivalry tests Merz and German economy

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure to protect German industry from growing Chinese economic competition, with momentum building for new trade barriers against unfair Chinese trade practices. The rivalry poses a fundamental challenge to Germany's export-dependent economy.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scrambling to defend German industry from the economic upheaval caused by intense rivalry from China. Momentum is building to impose new trade barriers to stop unfair trade practices.

World Politics Markets Deals Germany China trade rivalry Friedrich Merz trade barriers economic competition German industry

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