Andrew Bounds

Why major EU capitals are speaking out on Chinese trade retaliation ft.trib.al/KJp3ION

Very informative article, particularly on the EU's 'toughest nut' - China. A few paras here.

Petition: Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills #savedenby Help support ceramics businesses, which are at the risk of imminent collapse, as seen with Denby Pottery registering for administration support. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7647…

The voice of experience, the former Permanent Secretary at the Department for Exiting the EU, @Kirkbytop, is my latest guest encompass-europe.com/podcasts/makin…).

"I don’t know if there is any other major economy which paid a higher price for dependencies than Europe.” Sefcovic on coercing EU companies to diversify from China, changing WTO MFN rules to target heavy subsidizers, and using tariff safeguards. Better late than never?

Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands, which have historically differed over trade policy, circulated a joint paper with Lithuania ahead of a key European Commission meeting on Friday on how to handle China. by @AndyBounds ft.com/content/3c70d1…

From new supply chain rules and punitive tariffs to restrictions on Chinese technology in Europe's green transition, Brussels is taking increasingly aggressive steps to reduce dependence on #China. But is the #EU strengthening its economic security or undermining its own competitiveness? Can Europe really replace China's industrial ecosystem? Will these measures protect European industries, or will they raise costs for businesses and consumers alike? And as tensions rise, how might Beijing respond? Join LIANG Linlin @lianglinlin2026, the Director of Communication and Research at the China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union @CCCEUofficial, Dr. John Glen, Chief Economist at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, who's also a visiting fellow at the Cranfield School of Management, and Dr. John Gong, a professor with the University of International Business and Economics for a close look. #ChatLounge reurl.cc/L2oy2y

#EU countries press for trade crackdown on #China. Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands circulated a joint paper with Lithuania ahead of a key European Commission meeting on Friday on how to handle China’s unfair trade practices. via #FT’s @AndyBounds giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/ac…

Europe’s dealmakers say uncertainty in Brussels is already complicating merger plans. “If there is an open war at the top of the commission (…) it’s hard to tell chief execs how their deal will land in Brussels,” said one person. With @kieran_jsmith as.ft.com/r/6865663b-92d…

The politician known as ‘Mr Fixit’ on smoothing post-Brexit relations, handling the twin titans of the US and China — and his role in the Velvet Revolution: ft.trib.al/NC0Ai17

Stop looking for Burnhamism - in six years, I’ve never found. Watching the mayor up close in Manchester, I’ve seen his unusual gifts and glaring weaknesses. Would he make a good prime minister? Our weekend read - by @joshi manchestermill.co.uk/stop-looking-f…

Significant push by Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands and Lithuania on tackling “overcapacity” after 1mn EU jobs lost since 2019. Rare for them to agree on China - Germany has not joined yet. via @FT ft.com/content/3c70d1…

Have I just entered the time vortex and come out in 2018?

Scoop: France seeks to join UK-German long-range missile plan ft.com/content/c42384… via @ft by the amazing @laurapitel

@fbermingham @FinancialTimes Thanks Finbarr

@AndyBounds @FinancialTimes Great piece Andy!

EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič on talking to the Americans, the Brits and his role in the Velvet Revolution. Some great advice on how to negotiate - as he defends his deal with Donald Trump. as.ft.com/r/e8107845-422… via @financialtimes

French President Macron calls for a section 301 tariff tool for Europe. Setting his stall out ahead of a crucial month for EU China policy. Won't be popular everywhere, but am fascinated to hear ideas from other quarters...

„The European cars made in China“. Worthwhile FT long read with some reflections from my side on the core dilemma Europans now face. That includes incentivising their ‚own‘ firms to not haul off completely to China. 1/

MOFCOM on EU's new tool to deal with Chinese overcapacity: If the EU label trade surplus as "overcapacity", is there "overcapacity" in the cars, drugs, wine and cosmetics exported by the EU? We note that some countries are investigating the problem of "overcapacity" in the EU, and the EU should not adopt double standards in such a situation.

Europe’s trade weaponry is useless without political will ft.trib.al/dV4mfap