“Germany will do everything to resolve trade conflicts we currently have for example in the solar sector or also in the telecommunications industry,” Merkel said after a meeting with Li in Berlin on Sunday.

The German chancellor explained that the European Commission has the right to start anti-dumping proceeding, with negotiations taking place only after the duties have been imposed. But Germany will make an effort that “very intense talks” will be held with China in order to avoid lasting tariffs.

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