https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-and-france-push-trade-weapon-to-bar-china-accessContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-and-france-push-trade-weapon-to-bar-china-accesshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-and-france-push-trade-weapon-to-bar-china-access#u110562Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:22:02 +0000France and Germany are proposing a new trade defense tool designed to instantly cut off market access for China and counter a surge of imported goods. Leaders Merz and Macron are spearheading the push for tougher European Union measures against unfair trade practices, with a specific focus on dealing with incoming shipments of chemicals, PET, and hybrid vehicles. This Franco-German unity paves the way for a stricter regional stance, fulfilling a shift in trade policy that other European capitals have long anticipated.Why it mattersThe proposal addresses mounting economic pressures from cheap i