G7 & Friedrich Merz

G7: The G7 nations have pledged to diversify away from China, adding momentum to the European Union's efforts to counter the trade imbalance. They are discussing plans to tackle the China threat, potentially including higher tariffs.

Friedrich Merz: Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed a stricter posture towards China's trade practices, stating that the European Union cannot stand idly by when others skirt shared rules and must protect its interests.

G7: Narendra Modi and Friedrich Merz previously held discussions on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, where they agreed to broaden their bilateral strategic partnership.