China's vow to protect its legal interest against the EU's WTO complaint

China's commitment to defend its legal interests in response to the EU's WTO complaint could signal escalating trade tensions, particularly if the situation leads to retaliatory measures.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 Feb 2026, 13:27 UTCOn the live feed at 13:07 UTC — 7 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Investors should closely monitor assets that are sensitive to trade dynamics, such as commodities and currencies, as well as any potential shifts in policy responses from both sides, which could impact market sentiment more broadly.

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