European Union countries have expressed broad support for one round of 30% retaliatory tariffs if the United States does not reach a trade deal with the EU.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged the European Union to make “the right strategic choice” and enhance cooperation with China, while EU leaders called for a rebalancing of trade ties, as the two sides tackle deep-seated grievances at a tense summit in Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping criticised Brussels's recent trade actions against Beijing at a tense summit dominated by concerns on trade and the Ukraine war.

China and the European Union have issued a joint call to action on climate change during a tense summit in Beijing.

A threatened 30% tariff on European wines would hurt many U.S. companies while hiking prices at home and in restaurants, industry experts warn.

It comes as Birmingham and Edinburgh scrap the 100ml liquid rule in cabin baggage, while other UK airports still enforce the limit. Under current rules, liquids in hand baggage must be packed in containers carrying no more than 100ml, with some exceptions for baby products and medicines.

The European Union's drug regulator has recommended approval of Moderna's updated formulation of COVID-19 shot Spikevax, the vaccine maker said on Friday.

Adam Dunnett, secretary general of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, expressed hope that China and the EU would continue to deepen and expand their cooperation. He was attending the China-Europe CEO Roundtable held in Beijing on Thursday.