European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged for effective negotiations to address the EU's record-high trade deficit with China, threatening to utilize trade defense mechanisms if necessary. The EU faces a significant increase in cheap imports from China, prompting a surge in trade defense investigations. With a daily trade deficit of €1 billion, the EU aims to rebalance its trade relationship with China by October, while navigating the complexities of member states' individual trade interests.