Beijing, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?

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2026-06-17

The European Union's trade deficit with China is growing, prompting Brussels to take protective measures against everything from electric vehicles to e-commerce platforms and deepening fears of a trade war. Beijing has called for dialogue but warned it could retaliate against protectionist policies. As European leaders gather for a summit on Thursday, AFP looks at the factors behind their brewing trade conflict with China. - How big is the defic......

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