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EU Council and Parliament negotiators have reached a political agreement on new measures to counter the negative effects of the global steel surplus including lower import quotas and increased custom duties.

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The EU exported €199.6 billion worth of goods to China in 2025, while it imported €559.4 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of €359.8 billion, according to figures from Eurostat.

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The EU Parliament and Council have reached agreement on a major reform of the EU Customs Code to address problems relating to e-commerce, safety of goods and efficiency.