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A French report warns China’s cheap industrial goods threaten 13 million EU jobs, prompting EU to consider tariffs or currency shifts, sparking tensions with Beijing.
A French government report released on February 11, 2026, warns that China’s industrial expansion is threatening Europe’s manufacturing base, with Chinese goods 30%–40% cheaper and capturing market share in autos, batteries, and other sectors.
The report urges the EU to consider a 30% tariff on Chinese imports or a 30% euro depreciation to counter the imbalance, citing risks to nearly 13 million European jobs.
China has responded with warnings of retaliatory measures, including anti-dumping probes into French wine, calling the proposal protectionist and inconsistent with WTO rules.
Tensions are rising, but both sides face pressure from U.S. trade policies, creating a fragile dynamic amid growing economic friction.
Un informe francés advierte que los productos industriales baratos de China amenazan 13 millones de puestos de trabajo en la UE, lo que lleva a la UE a considerar aranceles o cambios de moneda, lo que desencadena tensiones con Pekín.