EU Commission Declares Trade Ties With China ‘Not Sustainable’

The European Commission has called for a more robust response to surging Chinese imports and growing economic imbalance.

EU Commission Declares Trade Ties With China ‘Not Sustainable’

TL;DR

  • The European Commission stated that the EU's trade and investment relationship with China is no longer sustainable.
  • This assessment was made ahead of the G7 summit and European Council meeting.
  • The discussion aims to shape future policy, with no major proposals expected until the third quarter.
  • The EU will continue engaging with China, pursuing a 'de-risking' strategy instead of full economic decoupling.