EU must confront primitive instincts to halt looming deindustrialization as US‑China aggression intensifiesExecutive summary: The EU commentary warns that US and Chinese aggressive industrial policies risk deindustrializing Europe if the bloc does not act. Protecting Europe's industrial base is essential for economic stability, employment, and geopolitical influence. European Union institutions, US federal government under Donald Trump, Chinese government under Xi Jinping, EU policymakers. The EU is expected to pursue new defensive trade measures and possibly initiate dialogue with the US and China to mitigate the threat.The Handelsblatt commentary argues that aggressive industrial policies by the United States and China are eroding Europe's industrial base, threatening deindustrialization. It urges the EU to respond decisively to protect its manufacturing sector. The piece frames the issue as a strategic challenge for EU competitiveness, calling for proactive policy measures.Connected developmentsEU leaders demand von der Leyen tools up against ChinaOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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