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Relations (1)
cross_type 2.00 — strongly supporting 3 facts
France and Germany are linked through their collaborative efforts to shape European Union policy, including advocating for assertive trade stances against China [1], pursuing transatlantic trade agreements [2], and developing joint industrial strategies for digitalization and infrastructure [3].
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 3 facts
perspectiveFrance and Germany advocate for the European Union to develop an industrial strategy focused on digitalization and infrastructure modernization to strengthen the competitiveness of European small and medium-sized enterprises.
perspectiveThe German government, in collaboration with France, the European Commission, and Eurozone states, should explore a transatlantic trade agreement to remove industrial tariffs and non-tariff barriers to increase bargaining power against Beijing regarding investment protection agreements.
perspectiveCompanies and organizations in Germany and France, which maintain significant economic relations with China, have advocated for a strong and assertive European Union policy against China's unfair economic practices.