Von der Leyen pushes for tougher EU-China trade measures amid internal divisions (politico.eu)

• EU Commission debates tougher stance on Chinese imports.
• Trade deficit with China hit €360 billion in 2025.
• France and Commission push for action; Germany and Spain hesitant.

"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will ask EU commissioners to support a crackdown on subsidized Chinese imports, sparking a debate with member states. France backs tougher action, while Germany and Spain urge caution. The EU goods trade deficit with China widened to €360 billion in 2025. New trade defense tools could be proposed by September."