In 2024, the EU had a trade deficit of €304.5 billion with China, exporting €213.3 billion and importing €517.8 billion. Only Ireland and Luxembourg reported trade surpluses, while the Netherlands had the largest deficit. China remained the EU's largest trade partner for imports and the third-largest for exports. Both imports and exports decreased compared to 2023. The majority of EU exports were manufactured goods, with machinery and vehicles being the most significant. Imports from China were dominated by electrical machinery and appliances. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)