EU Manufacturing Faces 300,000 Job Losses as China Dominates Supply Chains

A leading EU industry trade body warns that European manufacturing faces 300,000 job losses by the end of 2026 due to Chinese component manufacturers gaining market dominance. The warning comes as industry groups plan protests in Brussels, arguing that EU policy must address what they call the "colonisation" of supply chains. The forecast raises concerns about the competitiveness of European industrial sectors and potential pressure on EU trade and industrial policy responses.