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EU and Turkey deepen trade ties to reduce Chinese reliance
EU and Turkey agree on trade reforms to cut China's influence in supply chains.
In brief
EU and Turkey agree on trade reforms to cut China's influence in supply chains. EU and Turkey agreed on import control reforms and a mutual recognition pact to reduce reliance on Chinese inputs in supply chains. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Belgian foreign minister calls for deeper EU-Turkey ties
Belgium's foreign minister urged the EU to strengthen economic, trade, and defense partnerships with Turkey to reduce reliance on Chinese inputs.
“We should make values of its proximity, particularly in sectors where Europe needs to reduce strategic dependencies”
EU trade commissioner confirms trade reforms with Turkey
EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič stated the two sides agreed on reforms to Turkey's import control system and a mutual recognition pact for trusted traders.
Agreed reforms target supply chain dependencies
The reforms aim to help EU exporters use Turkey's import system more easily and reduce strategic reliance on Chinese inputs.
The key point
EU and Turkey agreed on import control reforms and a mutual recognition pact to reduce reliance on Chinese inputs in supply chains.
