# EU ministers vow to tackle ‘China Shock 2.0’ through talks with Beijing

https://mins.news/en/item/112648

- Reuters, 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/eu-ministers-vow-tackle-china-shock-20-through-talks-with-beijing-2026-10-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6adb4c468aa25d000136329e

> EU ministers said on Friday that the bloc should reach agreements with Beijing to curb imports in sectors including chemicals, machinery and pharmaceuticals. Their call comes as the EU faces what they described as an “unsustainable” and damaging goods trade deficit with China.

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