EU-China Trade Gap Hits €360 Billion as Talks Begin

The EU's trade deficit with China reached €360 billion in 2025 — about €1 billion daily. Trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič called the imbalance "not sustainable." Both sides agreed to three months of talks through October 2026 to avert a trade war. Brussels has already imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs and steel, yet the gap keeps widening.