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EU Weighs Tougher China Trade Steps; France Pauses Stun Grenades

“The New York Times reports the European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging Chinese exports pressuring key European industries.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Europe Open
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  • The New York TimesEurope’s Trade Tensions With China Are Coming to a Head
  • The GuardianFrench police suspend use of stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times reports the European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging Chinese exports pressuring key European industries.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo Europe is going to Beijing to politely ask for fewer cars. I once asked my landlord for fewer rules. He sent a goat.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHank, that was my goat. The Guardian reports France is suspending police use of stun grenades at high-school protests after a student lost a hand.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe interior minister says the ban holds until officials know what happened. Protests have continued for a fortnight, and critics allege police brutality.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThose are allegations.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorUnderstood. Facts first. The ministers can have the investigation. I will take the tariffs, because at least tariffs do not hurt anyone's hands.

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The story so far

  1. French Bond Yields Top 5% as Election Worries Build · Economic Times
  2. Europe Climbs Despite French Protests and Output Drop · Bloomberg.com
  3. French School Protests Widen; Yemen Fighting Continues · BBC
  4. French Bond Selloff Leaves No Room for Error, Per Reuters · Reuters
  5. EU Weighs Tougher China Trade Steps; France Pauses Stun Grenades (this story)
  6. Von der Leyen Says Russia Pursues 'Strategy of Terror' · The Guardian
  7. Europe Falls as Gilt Yields Climb, Sterling Hits 16-Month High · Reuters
  8. Orange Statue Rattles Brussels; Idaho Fry Record · The Times of India
  9. EU Envoy Heads to Beijing as China Export Surge Worries Europe · AP News

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