EU, China Reach Understanding That Could Halve Chinese Hybrid Car Exports

The European Commission is under pressure to deliver tangible results in rebalancing trade relationships with Beijing.

EU, China Reach Understanding That Could Halve Chinese Hybrid Car Exports

TL;DR

  • The EU and China have reached a "shared understanding" regarding Chinese hybrid car exports.
  • This agreement aims to moderate exports of hybrids and plug-in hybrids to the European Union.
  • The deal could result in a reduction of more than half of China's hybrid car exports to the EU.
  • The agreement was reached after intense negotiations between EU and Chinese trade representatives.
  • European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic made the announcement in Beijing on October 9th.