The Guardian theguardian.com 2026-06-15 14:51

EU trade deficit with China reaches record €1bn a day, data shows

Import and export figures come as European leaders prepare to meet this week to address growing imbalanceThe EU’s trade deficit with China has reached a record €1bn (£0.8bn) a day, according to official trade data, fuelling concerns over the future of Europe’s “industrial backbon

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