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The German Minister of Economy, Katherina Reiche, suggests limiting copper scrap exports to China to support European smelters.

Ana Maria Eftene

2 September 2025, 09:16

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This proposal risks amplifying trade tensions with Beijing, in the context in which China has significantly increased its purchases of copper scrap in recent years. Reiche highlighted the importance of certain European policies aimed at maintaining the competitiveness of smelters in Europe against more favorable offers from China.

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Germania îndeamnă Europa să limiteze livrările de deşeuri de cupru spre China

Germania îndeamnă Europa să limiteze livrările de deșeuri de cupru spre China

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