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Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)

Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)

Lead Chinese agency countering EU trade actions

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Notable Quotes

"Investigations announced by the European Union in the name of 'fair competition' are actually aimed at protecting its own industries." (Chinese Commerce Ministry response to the EU EV probe.)([cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/14/china-auto-industry-body-says-it-firmly-opposes-eu-probe-on-chinese-ev-subsidies.html?utm_source=openai))

Stories

Europe’s trade showdown with China: from EV tariffs to Macron’s tariff threat

Rule Changes

Denouncing EU EV and subsidy probes as protectionist and WTO-inconsistent

In December 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron warned Europe might impose U.S.-style tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing doesn't curb its ballooning trade surplus. In an interview after his state visit to China, Macron said the surplus is "killing" European customers and called it a "life or death" struggle for EU industry, especially autos and advanced manufacturing.

Updated 6 days ago