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EU Trade Chief Faces China Trade Stalemate
EU trade chief Šefčovič struggles to resolve EU-China trade tensions ahead of critical summit.
In brief
EU trade chief Šefčovič struggles to resolve EU-China trade tensions ahead of critical summit. EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič faces stalled negotiations with China over trade surplus despite EU tariffs on electric vehicles. Originally reported by EUobserver.
EU Trade Chief's China Talks
EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič faces tough negotiations with Chinese commerce secretary Wang Wentao over trade surplus.
“the message around the table was clear: the need to improve access to the chinese market, while boosting our economic security”
Three Months of Stalled Talks
Despite EU setting up work streams to address trade disputes, tangible progress remains elusive after three months.
China Rejects EU EV Tariffs
Beijing rejected EU demand for voluntary export restrictions on electric vehicles hours before Šefčovič's trip.
What it means
EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič faces stalled negotiations with China over trade surplus despite EU tariffs on electric vehicles.
