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Beijing has criticised efforts in Europe to create a trade instrument modelled on the United States' Section 301 mechanism, a tool allowing unilateral measures against countries deemed to engage in unfair trade practices. China argues such a European version would be protectionist and would damage trade relations. The debate reflects growing willingness in Brussels to take a harder line on China over market access, subsidies and trade imbalances.
- 2China opposes reported EU 'Section 301'-style trade tool▼China opposes reported EU 'Section 301' tool, urges dialogue to manage differences
China has voiced opposition to a reported European Union trade instrument modelled on the United States' 'Section 301' mechanism, which allows unilateral action against perceived unfair trade practices. Beijing urged Brussels to manage differences through dialogue and consultation rather than unilateral measures. The Chinese foreign ministry said such a tool would be inconsistent with multilateral trade rules and risk escalating trade tensions between the two economies.
- 3China condemns reported EU '301-style' trade tool as protectionism▼China: Reported European '301' tool typical act of protectionism, unilateralism
China has criticized a reported European trade instrument modeled on the US 'Section 301' tool, calling it a typical act of protectionism and unilateralism. Beijing's remarks signal growing friction with Brussels over trade measures, as the EU weighs new mechanisms that could allow it to retaliate against what it deems unfair economic practices by trading partners.