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The G7 gangs up on China
June 13, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Fernando Martín Espejo in Competitiveness • 5 min read • 
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At this weekend’s Summit, G7 leaders will issue a stinging critique of China’s trade practices – but the G7’s bark is worse than its bite. This is just as well, argue Simon...
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