Maros Sefcovic

China proposed increasing purchases of EU goods to reduce the trade gap and ease trade war risks during talks with EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic. Discussions included potential purchase agreements and lower tariffs on EU imports.

China indicated openness to reducing its large trade surplus with the European Union during talks in Brussels. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic discussed potential purchase agreements for European goods and lowering tariffs on EU-made products.

The European Union has set an October deadline for achieving tangible results in addressing its trade deficit with China, following talks aimed at preventing a trade war. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic stated that teams have sufficient time to deliver outcomes before October, acknowledging that not all issues will be resolved.

The European Union has set an October deadline for achieving 'tangible results' in addressing its trade deficit with China, following discussions aimed at preventing a trade war. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic stated that teams have sufficient time to deliver outcomes by October.

China and the European Union released a joint statement following talks between China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, and the EU’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, in Brussels. The statement outlines plans to establish a joint platform to monitor trade flows and create working groups to address bilateral economic tensions.

Trade tensions between the EU and China are escalating as the EU's trade chief calls for a reset of the unbalanced trade relationship, and Germany's chancellor criticizes China's unfair trade practices, suggesting a Plaza Accord-style approach.

The EU and China agreed to address trade tensions through dialogue, acknowledging unsustainable trade imbalances and China's export controls. EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao emphasized monitoring trade flows and avoiding conflict, with a follow-up meeting planned in October.

The EU's trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, has stated that the bloc is considering a specific rule to force companies to diversify suppliers to reduce dependencies on China. He cited the EU's approach to reducing reliance on Russian energy after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine as a model.

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic met with China’s chief international trade negotiator Li Chenggang to address trade concerns, emphasizing the need for practical approaches to tackle non-market practices. Sefcovic called for 'meaningful discussion' to resolve growing tensions between Brussels and Beijing.

The EU and China held talks to address escalating trade tensions following Europe's adoption of a tough new approach. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic met China’s top trade envoy, Li Chenggang, at an OECD meeting to establish a new platform for discussing trade and investment issues.

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic will meet China’s international trade envoy Li Chenggang in Paris on Thursday during an OECD ministerial meeting to address tensions. The meeting precedes Commerce Minister Wang Wentao’s visit to Brussels on June 28 and 29.

The European Commission agreed to a stricter approach toward trade relations with China, citing a 'China shock' threatening EU industries. Trade chief Maros Sefcovic proposed developing new tools to pressure companies in critical sectors. Beijing has pledged retaliation against these measures.

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao is expected to visit Brussels on June 29-30 for negotiations with EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic amid escalating trade tensions. The visit follows high-level EU discussions about addressing perceived industrial threats from Chinese economic policies. The European Commission is preparing to address these trade disputes.