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Oct 9, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
China and EU reach understanding on hybrid-car trade
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
China’s Commerce Ministry said Friday that Beijing and the EU reached an understanding on trade in hybrid electric vehicles after two days of talks in Beijing by EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič. The discussions focused on curbing booming Chinese plug-in hybrid exports and averting defensive measures to protect Europe’s market.
WHO: Chinese Commerce Ministry
WHAT: Announced that China and the EU reached an understanding on hybrid-vehicle trade.
WHEN: Oct 9, 2026 at 7:50 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: The understanding followed EU efforts to curb booming Chinese plug-in hybrid exports and avert defensive measures to protect the European market.
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