EU's push to reduce reliance on China could come at a price

EuroNews29 October 2026, 06:00 UTCPeople's Republic of China

Brussels is preparing a new tool to shield the EU economy from countries weaponising its strategic dependencies. But European businesses fear the costs of diversification - and question which sectors will be targeted.

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