Macron and Merz Urge EU to Press China on Economic Fairness

French President Macron and German Chancellor Merz have sent a joint letter to the EU Commission demanding stronger action against China's economic practices, signaling a coordinated Franco-German push for tougher trade measures. The letter likely calls for more robust enforcement of trade defense tools and reciprocity, reflecting growing European frustration with China's market access barriers. The move could escalate EU-China trade tensions and prompt a more unified European stance ahead of upcoming trade negotiations.