EU Trade Shield: The European Commission is preparing tougher trade-defence measures against Chinese imports, warning of a “China shock 2.0” and the scale of the EU–China goods deficit. Semiconductor Power Play: The EU is also drafting crisis powers to intervene in chip supply chains during shortages, with the Netherlands’ Nexperia takeover earlier cited as a sign of what’s at stake. Dutch Industry Pulse: Statistics Netherlands reports Dutch manufacturing output prices rose 4.9% year-on-year in April, linked to higher oil prices, while the CBS Business Cycle Tracer shows May’s economic picture staying broadly negative. Energy Security: Ukraine cut gas storage tariffs to boost winter stockpiling, a reminder of how storage and supply incentives can shift regional energy risk. Defense & Logistics: The Netherlands extended Patriot deployment in Poland to protect a NATO logistics hub supporting Ukraine. Food & Dairy: EU regulators unconditionally approved Arla’s acquisition of DMK and DOC, clearing the way for further consolidation in dairy markets. Business Links: The Azerbaijan–Netherlands Chamber of Commerce was officially established in The Hague to expand bilateral trade and industry cooperation.