German trade deficit with China grows as Beijing relies less on European industry
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- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 17 Aug, 01:18URL changed
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Sun, 9 August 2026
5 reports- Google News - Europe query06:32first to report
German trade deficit with China grows as Beijing relies less on European industry Reuters
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German trade deficit with China grows as Beijing relies less on European industry SRN News
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- slguardian.org10:00
Germany’s trade deficit with China widened significantly in the first half of 2026, even as China remained the country’s largest overall trading partner, according to preliminary data from state-run agency...
- globaltimes.cn16:30
German exports to China fell year-on-year in the first half of 2026, pointing to a deeper restructuring of bilateral trade as China moves up the manufacturing value chain, Chinese analysts said. They also cautioned that the decline should not be read as diminishing China's importance to German businesses, given the deep economic ties and the continued benefits of cooperation for both sides.
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)20:50
Na ekonomiku Německa těžce dopadá i rostoucí obchodní deficit s Čínou. Ten se v prvním letošním pololetí prohloubil na 55 miliard eur (1,3 bilionu korun) z loňských 40 miliard, informovala agentura Reuters. Asijská velmoc omezuje dovozy z Evropy.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)07:11
URL changednow www.zeit.de/wirtschaft/2026-08/deutsche-importe-exporte-handel-osteuropa-polen-china-usa-gxe
Im ersten Halbjahr sind die Exporte nach Mittel- und Osteuropa um elf Milliarden Euro gewachsen. Das übersteigt den Exportrückgang in die USA und nach China.
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- slguardian.org10:15
The European Union and China have marked October as a crucial point in their trade relationship. Negotiations are under way, and Brussels wants to see “tangible results” by then to...
Thu, 20 August 2026
3 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)07:22
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- Tagesschau (Germany)20 Aug, 09:27their copy
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:25
Imports grow faster than exports as US surplus declines and deficit with China widens
- Bloomberg Politics16:49
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil accused China of flouting global trade rules and said the government in Berlin is likely to adopt a “firmer stance” in its engagement with the world’s second-largest economy.
Fri, 21 August 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post14:00
Midway through a three-month negotiating period with Beijing, new data shows the trade balances of 24 European Union member states are still moving in what Brussels considers to be the wrong direction. China extended its trade surplus over all but three EU members in July compared to a year earlier, calculations based on new Chinese customs figures showed. In some instances, the monthly swing was dramatic. China’s surplus with Sweden quadrupled, while for Malta it rose by 166.6 per cent. For...
- globaltimes.cn17:30
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s recent call for a tougher line on China drew a sharp rebuttal from Chinese experts on Friday, who noted that resorting to trade protectionism will not resolve Germany’s deep-seated issues and urged Berlin to avoid politicizing trade ties with China.
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- Tagesschau (Germany)10:52
Deutschlands Wohlstand hängt maßgeblich an seiner Exportwirtschaft. Besondere Bedeutung hat dabei die Europäische Union. Eine Studie beziffert die vom Export abhängigen Arbeitsplätze auf mehr als sieben Millionen.
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics11:53
Chancellor Friedrich Merz signaled that Germany is likely to adopt a tougher position on China as concerns grow that the mounting trade imbalance will exacerbate Europe’s lack of competitiveness.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:25
EU's imports up by 11.7% and exports by 4.5% year-on-year in Q2
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)12:35
Deutschland Exportweltmeister? Das war mal. Diese Daten zeigen, in welchen Branchen China inzwischen Deutschland überholt hat. Gegenzuhalten ist schwer – aber möglich.
Wed, 2 September 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post10:12
A delegation from the European Commission has been locked in talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, as the sides look to find a diplomatic off-ramp from a looming trade war before an October deadline set by Brussels. The EU team was spearheaded by Denis Redonnet, the bloc’s top trade enforcement officer, who was recently made point person on China trade policy – a recognition that in EU circles, talk of partnership has largely been usurped by rivalry and competition. Later this month, the...
- globaltimes.cn15:45
Germany's reported shift in its China trade policy stems from a mix of domestic industrial competition anxieties and a rising protectionist tide within the EU, yet blaming China for Germany's industrial pressure is utterly one-sided and will neither save Germany's industry nor that of Europe in general, Chinese analysts said on Wednesday after reports of Germany planning measures against China.
- Politico Europe17:14
Industry officials at the European Parliament backed the Commission's Industrial Accelerator Act proposal.
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post09:28
European Union and Chinese officials have been holding talks in Beijing ahead of the bloc’s October deadline for seeing “tangible results” in efforts to curb a trade deficit running at €1 billion-plus (US$1.2 billion) per day. Denis Redonnet, the EU’s top trade enforcer, has led the European delegation, the South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday. The official has recently become the bloc’s point person for China trade, reflecting growing trade tensions and the possibility of a trade...
- Bloomberg Politics12:49
One of Germany’s ruling parties is pushing for European Union tariffs on Chinese hybrid cars, indicating a shift in Berlin’s long-standing wariness toward such measures.