EU weighs new rules to curb reliance on Chinese suppliers

The European Commission is considering new legislation that could require companies operating in sensitive sectors to reduce their dependence on single suppliers and instead source critical materials from at least three providers.
Speaking in Brussels, European Trade Commissioner Marcos Sefcovic said the proposal forms part of a wider review of the EU’s trade defence framework, expected later this year.
The plans are aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience and reducing exposure to d