EU Trade with China: 2025 Deficit Widens, Anti-Dumping Duty Imposed (policy.trade.ec.europa.eu)

• EU-China goods trade deficit in 2025: €359.9 billion (+2.7% year-on-year)
• EU imports from China: €559.5 billion (-6.5%); exports: €199.5 billion (+6.4%)
• EU imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese adipic acid (May 2026)

"The EU imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese adipic acid in early May 2026. The EU-China trade deficit in goods rose to €359.9 billion in 2025, up 2.7% from 2024. EU imports from China were €559.5 billion, exports €199.5 billion. China is characterized as a partner, competitor, and systemic rival. The EU emphasizes de-risking, not decoupling."