# EU Trade Chief Faces China Trade Stalemate

> EU trade chief Šefčovič struggles to resolve EU-China trade tensions ahead of critical summit.
- Title: EU Trade Chief Faces China Trade Stalemate · EUobserver
- Summary: EU trade chief Šefčovič struggles to resolve EU-China trade tensions ahead of critical summit. EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič faces stalled…
- Keywords: maroš šefčovič, china, trade surplus, electric vehicles, tariffs, eu commission, politics, world, Trade, Chief, Faces, Stalemate
- Source: EUobserver — https://euobserver.com/241842/eu-trade-chief-sefcovic-faces-the-reality-of-brussels-weak-trade-hand
- Published: 2026-10-08T15:32:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maroš šefčovič, eu, china, trade surplus, electric vehicles, tariffs, eu commission, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič faces stalled negotiations with China over trade surplus despite EU tariffs on electric vehicles.