China Threatens Retaliation Against EU Import Curbs (politico.eu)

• China warns of countermeasures against EU import restrictions
• EU trade deficit with China reached €360 billion
• Germany reverses stance, now supports tougher EU action

"China warned the EU on Saturday against imposing new trade restrictions, threatening resolute countermeasures. The EU is preparing a crackdown on Chinese industrial overcapacity that is hurting European manufacturing. The EU's trade deficit with China widened to €360 billion last year. Germany shifted its stance, now supporting tougher EU action."