https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-leaders-weigh-tougher-measures-to-combat-china-trade-imbalanceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-leaders-weigh-tougher-measures-to-combat-china-trade-imbalancehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-leaders-weigh-tougher-measures-to-combat-china-trade-imbalance#u13850Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:11:51 +0000The European Commission is shifting from warnings to implementing a new diversification instrument to address trade risks. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for coordinated EU action and yuan revaluation. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic will meet Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Brussels on June 29.What's confirmed:EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is scheduled to host Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Brussels on June 29.The European Commission is preparing a new diversification instrument to address China-linked trade risks.Still unconfirmed:German Chancellor https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-leaders-weigh-tougher-measures-to-combat-china-trade-imbalancehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-leaders-weigh-tougher-measures-to-combat-china-trade-imbalance#u9341Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:11:38 +0000European Union leaders met on June 18 to discuss new actions to curb a growing trade imbalance with China. The bloc aims to reduce its dependence on Chinese critical supplies and protect European industries. These discussions follow a record daily trade deficit.What's confirmed:EU leaders debated new and tougher trade measures on June 18.The EU trade deficit with China has reached roughly €1 billion per day.The European trade deficit with China totaled €360bn in 2025.EU leaders are considering ways to reduce reliance on Chinese critical supplies.Still unconfirmed:EU diplomats claim there is a https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-leaders-weigh-tougher-measures-to-combat-china-trade-imbalancehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-leaders-weigh-tougher-measures-to-combat-china-trade-imbalance#u6974Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:25:53 +0000European leaders are preparing a new strategy to combat a surge in Chinese exports, referred to as China Shock 2.0. While there is a push for new trade tools, the EU remains cautious to avoid a full scale trade war. President von der Leyen is addressing these economic imbalances at a G7 summit in Evian.What's confirmed:EU leaders are seeking new trade tools and strategies to address the trade imbalance with China.A surge in Chinese exports, termed China Shock 2.0, is raising concerns about the European economy.President von der Leyen is attending a G7 summit in Evian to discuss global economic