Germany Blocks Chinese Port Deal as Yields Bite
“The Financial Times reports Germany has blocked a Chinese acquisition in its largest seaport, a sign of rising trade tensions.” — Hank Ledger, on air
At a glance
- First reported by Financial Times: “Germany blocks Chinese acquisition in its largest seaport”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Germany, Chinese.
- BBN covered this story before: Germany Blocks Cosco Deal; Yields Rise Before Auction (October 7).
The real story
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- Financial TimesGermany blocks Chinese acquisition in its largest seaport
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Financial Times reports Germany has blocked a Chinese acquisition in its largest seaport, a sign of rising trade tensions.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWelcome back. I loved that CherryPick Coin ad. Gains to the founder, losses to you. Hank, that's just your beans portfolio with better marketing.
The story so far
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- Ex-German spy chief arrested; six presumed dead in plane loss · New York Post
- Far-right party wins Saxony-Anhalt parliament speaker post · The Guardian
- Germany Blocks Cosco Deal; Yields Rise Before Auction · Reuters
- Germany Blocks Chinese Port Deal as Yields Bite (this story)
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