EU leaders agreed on Thursday to strengthen trade defences against a surge of Chinese exports that Brussels views as a threat to European industry, while maintaining “constructive dialogue” with Beijing. The move reflects growing concern over the EU’s dependence on China, as the bloc’s goods trade deficit reached about 360 billion euros last year.
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EU leaders have agreed to strengthen trade defenses against a surge of Chinese exports, citing concerns over the EU's dependence on China and a growing goods trade deficit. The move aims to protect European industry while maintaining a constructive dialogue with Beijing. The EU's goods trade deficit with China reached approximately 360 billion euros last year.