Europeans musing on global trade again Europeans accustomed to free trade have again turned their minds to the subject of global trade amidst sundry crises. In this context, the notion of “Made in China”, which has been well known across the world for the past two decades, is frequently cited by European politicians and media, and people are likewise ardently discussing a question: Can Europe discontinue “Made in China”? Europe’s de-energising and the ascension of “Made in China” In the 1950s, Europe, having undergone two world wars, regained momentum, and European nations such as France and Germany saw the swift development of manufacturing industry. In the 1970s, neoliberalism, which emphasised…