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EU leaders will discuss how to cope with the Chinese challenge at a summit on June 18th, driven by rising bankruptcies in the EU and declining industrial production.
European Union, China, France, Germany, Lisbon
Who
EU leaders, China, France, Germany, OECD, Sander Tordoir, Brad Setser, Shahin Vallée, Maros Sefcovic, Max Zenglein
What
EU leaders will discuss how to cope with the Chinese challenge at a summit on June 18th, driven by rising bankruptcies in the EU and declining industrial production.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:16:09 GMT · 2h 10m ago
Where
European Union, China, France, Germany, Lisbon ·
Why
Europe's trade deficit with China, which was approximately €1 billion ($1.16 billion) a day in 2025, and Chinese firms receiving significant subsidies, are seen as major contributors to Europe's economic problems.
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How this affects you
A brewing trade war between the EU and China, with potential for retaliatory measures, could harm global trade and supply chains, affecting industries and economies reliant on EU-China commerce and increasing economic instability.
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