Berlin, Paris push faster EU protection against Chinese imports; Belarusian potash returns to US market

Germany and France are advocating for accelerated EU trade defense measures against Chinese imports, signaling a shift toward more protectionist EU trade policy. Concurrently, Polish companies face rising taxation, Spain heads to early elections, and Belarusian potash re-enters the US market, indicating multiple geopolitical and economic shifts. The EU's stance on China is hardening, but the specific measures and timeline remain uncertain.