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France and Germany move to tackle EU’s growing trade deficit with China

China Germany France Deficit Europe European Union Emmanuel Macron Friedrich Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron hold a press conference following a meeting of the Franco-German Ministerial Council in Brühl, Germany, Friday, July 17, 2026. (Oliver Berg/dpa via AP)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron hold a press conference following a meeting of the Franco-German Ministerial Council in Brühl, Germany, Friday, July 17, 2026. (Oliver Berg/dpa via AP) Oliver Berg/DPA via AP - Oliver Berg

France and Germany are pressing for a stronger European Union response to China’s growing trade surplus and industrial overcapacity, as concerns mount over the impact on key European sectors.

The issue was pushed back to the top of the agenda when Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz agreed last week to draw up a "Franco-German roadmap" on how to respond to China’s trade practices by September.

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