Overcapacity • Table.Briefings

May 28th, 2026

Steel: Beijing and Brussels negotiate over EU safeguard measures

Beijing is accusing the EU of protectionism. The two sides are currently in talks over the EU plan, which calls for stricter safeguard measures.

By Manuel Liu

Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche: Im Austausch mit Defense-Tech-Unternehmen.

Talk of the Town | Economic security

May 26th, 2026

China’s overcapacity: How EU states are positioning themselves for a tougher approach

As German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche visits China, Berlin still has not managed to define its position on the competitive threat from China. Meanwhile, France, Spain and Italy are pushing for a tougher line.

By Antonia Zimmermann, Angela Köckritz and Till Hoppe

News | Trade

May 26th, 2026

Caught between competition and dependence: What experts expect from Reiche’s China trip

Ahead of her trip to China, German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche faces difficult questions: How can Germany respond to growing competitive pressure from China without jeopardizing economic ties?

By Amelie Richter

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News | Overcapacity

May 21st, 2026

Safeguards: Beijing threatens EU with “resolute countermeasures”

The European Commission could present steps in June to better protect the chemicals and mechanical engineering sectors. China’s Ministry of Commerce has now threatened “resolute countermeasures.”

By Manuel Liu

Ein Schrottkorb hängt in einer Werkhalle der BGH Edelstahl Freital GmbH in einem Lichtbogenofen. Anlass ist der 4. Sächsische Stahlgipfel.

News | Overcapacity

May 20th, 2026

Trade: EU Parliament adopts safeguard measures for the steel sector

Before the measures can take effect, they must first be approved by the member states.

By Antonia Zimmermann

News | Steel

May 19th, 2026

Steel industry: European Parliament approves new import rules from 2026

The European Parliament has approved stricter rules to tackle global steel overcapacity. Tariffs will be raised, import quotas significantly reduced and rules of origin tightened.

By Amelie Richter

Opinion | Economic situation

May 13th, 2026

Trade: What really drives China’s massive trade surplus

Is China’s industrial policy really to blame for the country’s massive trade surplus? Economist Shang-Jin Wei challenges the conventional explanation and points instead to deeper causes: an extremely high savings rate, demographic trends and structural weaknesses in the financial system.

By Shang-Jin Wei

News | Customs duties

May 5th, 2026

Chemical industry: EU takes action against dumped adipic acid imports

The European Commission is stepping up its efforts to combat dumped imports of adipic acid in response to distortions of competition in the market. The chemical is a key raw material for industries ranging from plastics to automotive.

By Amelie Richter

News | Overcapacity

April 22nd, 2026

Overcapacity: European Commission to discuss China policy in May

A debate that had originally been scheduled for mid-April is now planned for May 29.

By Antonia Zimmermann

News | Renewable energies

April 16th, 2026

Solar industry: Overcapacity persists despite global energy crisis

China’s solar industry is still struggling heavily with the consequences of overcapacity. Contrary to expectations, the Iran war is not driving demand higher.

By Redaktion Table