EU-China trade deal raises fears Brussels will go soft on Beijing

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A new EU-China trade deal has eased fears of a worsening trade war, but critics worry it could reduce support in Brussels for a tougher approach to Beijing's economic practices. The agreement has implications for trade policy and EU-China relations.

The EU's new trade deal with China has eased fears of an escalating trade war, but it could also weaken the political momentum behind Brussels' plans to take a tougher stance against Beijing's economic practices.