Two sides agree to try to make bilateral relationship ‘more balanced’ after weeks of threats

The EU's goods trade deficit with China hit €360.6 billion in 2025 as Brussels meets Beijing to discuss trade defenses, anti-dumping measures, and supply

After months of rhetorical disputes and the threat of new trade defence measures, top EU and Chinese trade officials have set themselves an October deadline to resolve their…

The EU and China are targeting October to resolve a trade dispute marked by a €360B deficit, EV tariffs of up to 35.3%, and cancelled diplomatic meetings.

Chief trade negotiators from the two sides launch a consultation mechanism focused on trade imbalances, export controls and other disputes.

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic, who held talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Brussels on Monday, said he wanted dialogue to...

Marathon session in Brussels sees Beijing agreeing to establish a ‘joint monitoring mechanism of trade flows’ to help ease economic tensions.

Two sides agree to try to make bilateral relationship ‘more balanced’ after weeks of threats

The EU set an October 2026 deadline to address its €360 billion goods trade deficit with China after Šefčovič and Wang agreed to four trade workstreams.

EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and China’s commerce minister begin a process to address the widening trade gap

The two sides created a ministerial mechanism covering market access, export controls, intellectual property and WTO reform, with Brussels pressing for progress before October