The EU's trade deficit with China is more than 300 billion euros per year.
92% confidence
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The MEP spoke in January 2026, so they would have had access to 2024 data showing a deficit of approximately €304.5 billion. The 2025 figure of €359.8 billion was published by Eurostat in April 2026, after the session date. The claim is accurate based on both the 2024 data available at the time and the subsequent 2025 confirmation.
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PrimaryEurostat - Trade in goods with China in 2025In 2025, the EU exported €199.6 billion worth of goods to China and imported €559.4 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of €359.8 billion.