The European Union and China are set to hold high-level trade negotiations in Brussels next week, aiming to address a rapidly deteriorating relationship between the two economic powerhouses.
The talks come as the bloc faces a widening trade imbalance, having recorded a €360 billion deficit with China last year.
According to Portfolio, the upcoming discussions are critical as tensions between the EU and Beijing continue to intensify.
The summit represents a key opportunity for both sides to manage the growing friction before it spills over into broader market disruptions.
The diplomatic push coincides with a complex geopolitical backdrop.
The EU is simultaneously preparing for potential trade dispute escalations, with both the United States and China signaling increased pressure through proposed tariffs.