EU accused of being like China with mass state subsidy programme and harsh import limits

The EU presented plans Thursday to fundamentally revamp its policies on dealing with raw materials The European Union is fundamentally revamping its policies on dealing with critical raw materials, imposing limits on imports from countries like China while unleashing subsidies and other financial incentives to ramp up home production, according to angry MEPs. Related articles The plans by the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, are essential in moving toward a climate neutral economy, while also increasing its strategic independence …