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EU sets October deadline for China to address trade deficit

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The European Union has set an October deadline for China to demonstrate "tangible results" in addressing the EU's growing trade deficit. Following intensive talks in Brussels, both sides agreed to establish a joint monitoring mechanism for trade flows. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic indicated that if significant progress is not made by autumn, the EU will be compelled to take further action. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Neil Denslow,Raymond Ma ·

    EU seeks ‘tangible results’ on China trade deficit by October

    The European Union set an October deadline for “tangible results” in tackling its growing trade deficit with China, after the two sides held talks in Brussels in an attempt to avoid a trade war. “Not everything will be solved, not everything will be fixed, but we think that betwe…

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Finbarr Bermingham ·

    EU sets October deadline for ‘tangible results’ on China imbalances after key trade talks

    In a bid to cool searing trade tensions, the European Union and China have launched a new ministerial-level platform for solving grievances, with Brussels insisting that disputes over trade imbalances, export controls and intellectual property must deliver “tangible results” by O…

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