CNBC: China made a ‘huge strategic blunder’ in retaliating against Europe, former U.S. negotiator says
* China imposed sanctions on 10 European Union politicians and four other entities in March.
* Beijing was retaliating for Western sanctions on Chinese officials accused of severe human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
* In response, the European Parliament last month paused the ratification of a new investment pact with China until Beijing lifted sanctions on the EU.
China made a “huge strategic blunder” when it retaliated against Europe by imposing sanctions on EU politicians, former top White House trade negotiator Clete Willems said.
Beijing’s actions killed a major investment agreement between the European Union and China, and the deal is “off the table now,” Willems told CNBC on Monday.
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