# EU Takes Firmer Stance on China Trade Practices

> EU prepares stronger trade tools to address China’s $1 billion daily deficit amid Beijing talks.
- Title: EU Takes Firmer Stance on China Trade Practices | Shortify
- Summary: EU prepares stronger trade tools to address China’s $1 billion daily deficit amid Beijing talks. The EU aims to limit Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to avoid…
- Keywords: china, trade deficit, hybrid vehicles, beijing, trade talks, safeguard measures, news, politics, world, Takes, Firmer, Stance
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/10/08/economy/eu-china-trade-gap-talks
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- Published: 2026-10-08T04:06:00+00:00
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- Topics: eu, china, trade deficit, hybrid vehicles, beijing, trade talks, safeguard measures, news, politics, world
## EU Trade Chief
The European Union is striking a more assertive approach to China as it heads into two days of negotiations in Beijing.
## Trade Deficit
The EU’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, meets Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to address a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day.
## Safeguard Measures
The EU prepares safeguard measures to limit chinese hybrid vehicle imports, a move that may escalate tensions with china.
## Key takeaway

The EU aims to limit Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to avoid trade war escalation with China.