EU Urges Companies to Cut Reliance on China-Dominated Supply Chains The European Union’s industry chief has urged companies to accelerate efforts to diversify their supply chains away from China. This call comes after a meeting of EU trade ministers in Brussels focused on economic security and supply chain disruptions. The official emphasized that businesses should not rely on a single country for all critical inputs, noting that too few companies integrate geopolitical risks into their strategies.

• EU industry chief Stéphane Séjourné advised companies to reduce reliance on China-dominated supply chains.
• The warning was issued following a meeting of EU trade ministers in Brussels.
• The meeting focused on economic security, global supply-chain disruption, and diversification.
• Séjourné stated that companies should avoid depending on one country for all critical inputs.
• He observed that few European businesses incorporate geopolitical supply chain risks into their strategic thinking.