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Sunday, Jun 21, 2026

EU Reports Widening Trade Deficit With China as Industrial Overcapacity Concerns Grow

Eurostat data shows the EU’s goods deficit with China widened to 98 billion euros in the first quarter of 2026, intensifying debate in Brussels over industrial resilience and supply chain exposure. Policymakers are increasingly weighing measures to counter perceived overcapacity risks while protecting strategic manufacturing and green transition sectors.
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