Germany wants to avoid China trade war despite ‘kill switch’: Merz

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that the country aims to avoid a trade war with China, despite being part of the EU's plan to have a "kill switch" that can quickly limit market access to third countries, including China. This "kill switch" is a precautionary measure put in place to protect the EU's interests, but Merz emphasized that it should ideally not be used.

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Germany is trying to avoid a trade war with China, despite having a 'kill switch' to limit Chinese investment. This cautious approach may help prevent a full-blown trade conflict, which could have negative consequences for the global economy.

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