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EU and China Initiate Dialogue Amid Rising Trade Tensions

The European Union and China have agreed to begin ministerial talks to address trade imbalances and export controls, as Brussels seeks tangible outcomes amid growing concerns over unfair trade practices.

Jul 2, 2026, 5:10 AM Nikkei Asia

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Tensions between the European Union and China are escalating due to Beijing's expanding trade surplus with the EU. European officials have criticized China's trade practices as unfair and have highlighted difficulties in accessing the Chinese market, describing the relationship as structurally imbalanced and unsustainable.

In response, the EU and China have agreed to launch a ministerial dialogue aimed at addressing these trade imbalances and China's export controls. European leaders are also considering new trade defense and industrial policy tools to manage the situation. Brussels is aiming for "tangible results" from these discussions.

This development underscores the growing economic friction between the two global powers as they seek to recalibrate their trade relationship.

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