European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged China to respond responsibly to US tariffs, saying a negotiated solution is necessary for a strong and fair trading system. In a phone call with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, von der Leyen stressed the importance of supporting a level playing field between Europe and China as two major markets. The EU fears China may redirect cheap exports from the US to Europe due to the tariffs, prompting both sides to discuss setting up a mechanism to track possible trade diversion.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/eus-von-der-leyen-calls-china-ensure-responsible-tariff-response-2025-04-08