EU-China Trade Gap Widens to €360.6 Billion, Prompting Formal Negotiations

Europe's trade deficit with China surged 15% in 2025 to €360.6 billion, Reuters reports. The imbalance prompted EU and Chinese trade officials to meet June 29, 2026, launching three months of structured dialogue. The widening gap persists despite EU tariffs and efforts to diversify supply chains—suggesting underlying economic asymmetries that bilateral talks may not easily resolve.