economy · 14 lipca 2026

China export surge reshapes EU trade talks as Poland widens VAT and dairy strain grows

China's exports rose 27% in June and monthly surplus hit US$125.62bn, prompting EU plans for tariffs and quotas; Fed chair warned of 'no tolerance' for persistent inflation. In Poland, a regional wave of VAT hikes coincides with the bankruptcy of OSM Prudnik and debate over a PLN 240 hourly cap for doctors.