Macron Warns China on Trade Imbalances as EU Considers Tariffs
Emmanuel Macron delivered a pointed message to Beijing during his state visit: Europe will impose tariffs on Chinese goods unless trade deficits improve. The French president framed this as a defensive MOVE against unsustainable imbalances, telling Chinese leaders 'you are killing your own customers' by suppressing imports.
Analysts note Macron walks a delicate line—projecting European unity while avoiding overt confrontation with China. Noah Barkin of Rhodium Group observed the challenge: Europe must respond to economic threats without triggering a trade war.
The warning comes as EU-China tensions escalate across trade, security, and diplomacy. Macron emphasized cooperation on environmental issues and geopolitics as potential pressure points.
