Friedrich Merz & Maroš Šefčovič

Friedrich Merz: Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed a stricter posture towards China's trade practices, stating that the European Union cannot stand idly by when others skirt shared rules and must protect its interests.

Maroš Šefčovič: Maroš Šefčovič, the EU's chief trade negotiator, has stated that Europe's trade relationship with China is 'simply not sustainable' and is leading discussions with his Chinese counterpart to address the imbalances.

Friedrich Merz: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed the agreement as good news, showing the bloc was delivering on its commitments and bringing security and stability for European businesses.

Maroš Šefčovič: Maroš Šefčovič, European Trade Commissioner, stated that the agreement would boost transatlantic stability and cooperation.

Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz>>>, German Chancellor, also visited China>>> to sign significant deals, underscoring the economic engagement of major EU economies with China>>>.

Maroš Šefčovič: Maroš Šefčovič>>>, EU Trade Commissioner, called the widening trade deficit with China>>> 'unsustainable,' indicating the economic challenges faced by the European Union>>> in its trade relations.