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Europe wants to rebalance trade with Beijing, but can't quit Chinese air conditioners

Thursday, July 2, 2026


A heat wave in Europe has driven increased demand for Chinese-made air conditioners, according to Reuters. The European Union has stated it seeks to rebalance trade relations with China. European manufacturers of air conditioning units have raised concerns about competition from Chinese imports during the heat event.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/02/european-union-china-meeting-summer-heatwave-trade-imbalance-tariffs-.html

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