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Pragmatism Over Polarity: Starmer Courts China While Keeping Washington Close

Javier Villamor January 29, 2026

European leaders are quietly re-engaging Beijing to protect trade and supply chains, underscoring how hard China is to replace for a competitiveness-strained Europe.

Germany at a Crossroads Over How To Deal With Chinese Trade

Pieter Cleppe December 22, 2025

It is a mistake to introduce more protectionism before scrapping domestic policies that badly hurt competitiveness.

Historical Reversal in Brussels: Combustion Cars Survive Climate Veto

Javier Villamor December 16, 2025

Pressured by industry and market realities, the EU abandons the dogma of the all-electric car and opts for flexibility.

Berlin Welcomes Signs of Easing in Nexperia Chip Dispute

TEC News / AFP November 1, 2025

On Saturday, China said it would allow chip exports that “meet the criteria.”

Carmakers Warn: Without Chips, Production Will Stop Within Days

Javier Villamor October 30, 2025

The trade war with China leaves the automotive industry without key components and no immediate alternatives.

Western Unity Needed on China, Transatlantic Coalition Warns

Javier Villamor September 5, 2025

New declaration cites trade, security, and human rights concerns as Beijing’s influence grows across Europe and the Americas.

A rare earth refinery north of the inner Mongolian city of Baotou.

Who Controls Rare Earth Minerals Can Control the World

Robert Fig May 31, 2025

U.S. attempts to challenge China’s dominance over rare earth elements explain President Trump’s interest in Ukraine and Greenland

Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump seated looking at each other talking

Trump’s Tariff Tactics Deflate EU’s Self- Image

Sven R. Larson May 31, 2025

Europe has no clue what Trump’s game is, and member states are fed up with being left in the dark.

EU Leader in Tough Trade Talks with China

Sven R. Larson December 7, 2023

EU trade talks with China are part of Brussels’ broader ambition to reduce its foreign dependency for critical raw materials.

European Parliament Increases 2030 Renewable Energy Target

Tamás Orbán September 12, 2023

Member states will have to use 42.5% renewable energy by the end of the decade, despite MEPs saying it will jeopardize Europeans’ energy security and the very “future of their children.”

Tag: China dependency

Pragmatism Over Polarity: Starmer Courts China While Keeping Washington Close

Germany at a Crossroads Over How To Deal With Chinese Trade

Historical Reversal in Brussels: Combustion Cars Survive Climate Veto

Berlin Welcomes Signs of Easing in Nexperia Chip Dispute

Carmakers Warn: Without Chips, Production Will Stop Within Days

Western Unity Needed on China, Transatlantic Coalition Warns

Who Controls Rare Earth Minerals Can Control the World

Trump’s Tariff Tactics Deflate EU’s Self- Image

EU Leader in Tough Trade Talks with China

European Parliament Increases 2030 Renewable Energy Target

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