President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, requested the negotiated resolution for the current situation and emphasized ‘the responsibility of Europe and China to support a free and fair retired trade system’
The president of the European Commission, He asked on Tuesday that countries avoid a “climbing” on commercial tensions during a conversation with Chinese prime minister, I read Qiang. Von der Leyen “asked for a negotiated resolution for the current situation and emphasized the need to avoid climbing,” the commission said.
Also emphasized “the responsibility of Europe and the (…) To support a renovated, free, fair and level trade system. ”EU and China celebrate in 2025 the 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations, despite the increase in commercial tensions between the two parts in recent years.
The EU introduced last year up to 35% tariffs on electric cars imported from China. The block accused the Chinese automakers of benefiting from state subsidies and aids. China denounced EU’s “protectionist practices” and responded with the opening of anti -dumping investigations into pork, dairy products and drinks imported from Europe, including brandy.
Since then, the two parts have started a dialogue. China is the second largest commercial partner of the EU. According to the commission, bilateral trade annually represents about 730 billion euros (over $ 780 billion, $ 4.6 trillion).
*With information from AFP
Posted by Victor Oliveira
