Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
China has cancelled high-level trade talks with the European Union as tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to escalate.
A growing number of European leaders are calling for tougher trade protections, similar to those adopted by the United States, to shield domestic industries from a surge of low-cost Chinese imports entering the European market.
But how might China respond?
Roundtable’s guest Cindy Yu highlights Europe’s economic dependence on China, while Shirley Ze Yu argues that Beijing is unlikely to escalate tensions, adding that ‘China will not provoke a trade war with the EU.’
Click on the title to see the full episode.
#eu #us #tradewar #china #europe #defence
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
China has cancelled high-level trade talks with the European Union as tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to escalate.
A growing number of European leaders are calling for tougher trade protections, similar to those adopted by the United States, to shield domestic industries from a surge of low-cost Chinese imports entering the European market.
But how might China respond?
Roundtable’s guest Cindy Yu highlights Europe’s economic dependence on China, while Shirley Ze Yu argues that Beijing is unlikely to escalate tensions, adding that ‘China will not provoke a trade war with the EU.’
Click on the title to see the full episode.
#eu #us #tradewar #china #europe #defence
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
