Germany and France agree on last-resort tool against trade threats — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-and-france-agree-on-last-resort-tool-against-trade-threatsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Germany and France agree on last-resort tool against trade threatshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-and-france-agree-on-last-resort-tool-against-trade-threatshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-and-france-agree-on-last-resort-tool-against-trade-threats#u116968Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:22:23 +0000Germany and France have agreed on a new tool to counter trade threats, specifically targeting China's growing economic influence. This tool, proposed as a last-resort measure, aims to enable the EU to respond rapidly to trade wars or unfair trade practices, such as dumping. The agreement marks a significant shift in Germany's stance on trade policy, reflecting growing concerns about China's industrial and trade practices.Why it mattersThe move comes amid a surge in EU imports from China, raising concerns about market distortions and the need for the EU to defend its industries.