# German auto lobby warns of China trade imbalances, backs WTO-based response

https://mins.news/en/item/72186

- Reuters, 2026-09-24 11:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/german-auto-lobby-warns-china-trade-imbalances-backs-wto-based-response-2026-09-24/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab50ae829ff15000114ec9c

> The head of Germany’s auto industry association VDA warned on Thursday that trade imbalances with China are widening. He said the EU can use measures to protect fair competition if violations of WTO rules distort markets.

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