Von der Leyen warns EU-China trade deficit at 'tipping point', vows rebalancing tools

European Commission President von der Leyen declared the EU-China trade deficit has reached a 'tipping point' and that the EU will use all available tools to rebalance the relationship. This signals a potential shift toward more assertive trade measures against China, though specific actions remain unspecified. The statement escalates EU rhetoric and could precede new tariffs or regulatory actions.