Can Europe still compete with the US and China?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Europe faces growing pressure from the US and China as it struggles to stay competitive.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:40:16 UTC.

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