The European Union's ambitious industrial strategy and 'Made in Europe' initiatives are creating diplomatic tensions with Switzerland and Norway, traditionally close economic partners. These nations face exclusion from preferential trade arrangements and subsidy programs designed to boost EU competitiveness. The protectionist measures raise concerns about market fragmentation in Europe and potential retaliatory responses from neighboring countries seeking fairer access to EU markets and collaborative industrial opportunities.

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