<h1>EU-China Trade Talks End Without Major Deals Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Tariffs and Trade Barriers</h1> European and Chinese officials held a shortened trade summit amid low expectations for major agreements due to persistent disputes over trade imbalances, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions. The EU raised concerns about China's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, human rights issues, and trade barriers, while China maintained a firm stance, emboldened by its prior trade confrontations with the United States. The EU criticized China's restrictions on European goods and exclusion of Chinese medical companies from government contracts, seeking to address what it views as unfair trade practices. Despite shared interests in climate goals and economic stability, deep divisions remain, particularly regarding China's dominance in critical minerals and the automotive sector. The EU is also pursuing broader trade alliances beyond China to counterbalance pressures from both Beijing and Washington. The talks concluded without significant breakthroughs, reflecting ongoing strategic and economic frictions between the two parties.