Why Germany’s Record Trade Deficit With China Is Fueling Protectionist Fears

Why Germany’s Record Trade Deficit With China Is Fueling Protectionist Fears

  • December 26, 2025

A Trade Imbalance Moving Toward a New Peak Germany’s trade relationship with China is entering a more fragile phase as the country’s deficit with its largest import partner moves toward a historic high. Analysts warn that the widening gap, driven by falling German

As Trade Gap Widens, Europe Struggles to Sell China What It Wants

As Trade Gap Widens, Europe Struggles to Sell China What It Wants

  • December 18, 2025

Europe’s trade deficit with China continues to grow, raising difficult questions in Brussels about whether the European Union is offering the kinds of goods China is most willing and able to buy. While Europe remains strong in several high value industries, analysts say