EU is drawing up plans to force European companies to purchase critical components from at least three different suppliers, in an effort to lower the bloc’s reliance on China, according to FT

The EU's plan to mandate European companies to source critical components from multiple suppliers is a significant regulatory shift aimed at reducing dependence on China. This move could spur increased competition within the EU supply chain and may elevate costs for firms adjusting to new compliance requirements, impacting profit margins. Traders should monitor how this affects sectors reliant on Chinese imports and the overall market sentiment around European companies.