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EU-China talks on hybrid car imports

After a deal with China on car imports, the European Commission is set to lay out potential trade defence measures in December to rein in its deficit with China and reduce dependence on it.

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ReutersMon 12 Oct · 12:15 UTC

EU eyes December trade initiatives after China car import deal The European Commission is set to lay out potential…

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Monday 12 October

3 developments
  1. 12:15 UTC· the latest

    EU plans December trade measures after China car deal

    Reuters reports the Commission will present possible trade defence measures in December to curb its trade deficit with China.

    BrusselsBE

    1 sourceReuters
    • ReutersBlueskyMon 12 Oct, 12:15

      EU eyes December trade initiatives after China car import deal The European Commission is set to lay out potential trade defence measures in ​December designed to rein in its trade deficit with China ‌and reduce its reliance on the world's second-largest economy for critical sup
      The original post
  2. 08:00 UTC

    EU confirms 350,000-a-year cap on Chinese hybrid imports

    The Commission said the quota, imposed using WTO rules, compares with about 800,000 battery and plug-in hybrids likely to be sold this year. Beijing said the deal ensures export space and steady growth for its companies.

    BrusselsBE

    5 sourcesBloomberg, South China Morning Post, The Guardian · World, France 24
    • BloombergBlueskyMon 12 Oct, 08:00

      China says a deal with the European Union on hybrid cars will ensure "export space and steady growth" for its companies. China said a deal with the European Union on hybrid cars will ensure “export space and steady growth” for its companies, as the two sides seek to reduce the r
      The original post
    • BloombergBlueskyMon 12 Oct, 08:30

      Lithium futures in China slumped after the agreement to limit hybrid car exports to the European Union. Lithium futures in China slumped as the agreement to limit hybrid car exports to the European Union weighed on demand prospects for the battery material.
      The original post
    • South China Morning PostRSSMon 12 Oct, 09:12

      China-EU car deal eases trade tensions for now at least China agreed to cut millions of hybrid car exports to the European Union over the next four years, easing simmering trade tensions ahead of a key meeting of European leaders later this week. The deal will slow exports to ha
      The original post
    • The Guardian · WorldRSSMon 12 Oct, 10:10

      EU deal with China limits imports of hybrid electric vehicles Brussels uses WTO rules to quickly impose 350,000 vehicle-a-year quota, which will halve Chinese market share to 3%Business live – latest updatesVW boss backs EU plan to bolster domestic industryThe EU is to limit the
      The original post
    • France 24RSSMon 12 Oct, 10:26

      Are European automakers capable of withstanding Chinese competition? The Paris Motor Show opens its doors today, and with it come mounting economic and diplomatic issues. The European Union has just announced that it has secured a commitment from China to moderate the flow of hy
      The original post
  3. 05:50 UTC

    China and EU strike deal curbing hybrid vehicle exports

    China's commerce ministry said it held intensive consultations on hybrid and EV trade, and Reuters says the deal curbs hybrid exports to the EU. The sides also agreed to discuss the EU's restrictions on inverters.

    4 sourcesReuters, Bloomberg, The Japan Times
    • ReutersBlueskyMon 12 Oct, 05:50

      China holds intensive talks on hybrid, EV trade with EU China and the European ​Union held "intensive consultations" on ‌the trade of hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as ​efforts to balance ​economic and trade concerns, the ⁠commerce ministry said on ​Monday.
      The original post
    • BloombergBlueskyMon 12 Oct, 06:00

      China and the European Union have agreed to discuss the bloc’s restrictions on imports of inverters, a key piece of clean technology, offering potential relief to Chinese firms facing curbs on sales to a major overseas market.
      The original post
    • The Japan TimesRSSMon 12 Oct, 06:59

      China’s $7.5 billion EU hybrid boom faces new curbs under deal with EU Since the EU imposed additional tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in 2024, Chinese automakers have increasingly turned to plug-in hybrids.
      The original post
    • ReutersBlueskyMon 12 Oct, 07:05

      China's $7.5 billion EU hybrid boom faces new curbs under China-EU deal China's deal with the European Union to curb exports of hybrid vehicles to the ​bloc is a fresh hit to Chinese EV makers that have ramped up hybrid shipments exempt from EU ‌tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, as s
      The original post

Sunday 11 October

1 development
  1. 16:00 UTC

    EU to cap Chinese hybrid imports at 350,000 a year

    Under an agreement with China to curb hybrid exports, the EU safeguard cap of 350,000 cars a year could take effect as soon as December 1.

    BrusselsBE

    2 sourcesBloomberg
    • BloombergBlueskySun 11 Oct, 16:00

      With an agreement to curb exports of hybrid vehicles to the EU, China is betting it can sidestep harsher restrictions from the 27-member bloc with a gesture that has little immediate prospect of reshaping the overall trade relationship With an agreement to curb exports of hybrid
      The original post
    • BloombergBlueskySun 11 Oct, 17:30

      The European Union will cap the import of Chinese hybrid vehicles at 350,000 cars per year, with the safeguard measure taking effect as soon as Dec. 1.
      The original post

Friday 9 October

1 development
  1. 11:59 UTC

    EU and China agree deal to cut hybrid car exports

    China's commerce ministry announced an 'understanding'. Trade commissioner Šefčovič said shipments could fall by more than half, with Beijing continuing to speed rare earth licences.

    BeijingCN

    4 sourcesSouth China Morning Post, AFP, The Guardian · World, Reuters
    • South China Morning PostRSSFri 9 Oct, 11:59

      China and EU reach ‘understanding’ on hybrid vehicles after crunch trade talks The European Union and China “reached an understanding” on trade in hybrid electric vehicles during marathon negotiations in Beijing on Friday, China’s commerce ministry said in a statement. Beijing i
      The original post
    • AFPXFri 9 Oct, 13:50

      🇪🇺 🇨🇳 China and the European Union have reached an "understanding" on hybrid vehicles, as their commerce chiefs concluded talks with an agreement to strengthen dialogue, dispelling fears of a full-blown trade war. ➡️
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    • The Guardian · WorldRSSFri 9 Oct, 15:05

      China agrees to ‘halve’ hybrid car exports to EU in landmark deal Brussels says Beijing’s shipments could fall by more than half over four years, cutting millions of vehicles amid fears for European jobsThe EU said it has reached a landmark deal with China to “halve” its sales o
      The original post
    • ReutersBlueskyFri 9 Oct, 15:34

      China, EU strike deal to cut Chinese hybrid vehicle exports by over half China and the European Union have reached a ​deal that could cut Chinese exports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars to the bloc by more than half, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic ‌said on Friday i
      The original post

Thursday 8 October

3 developments
  1. 21:40 UTC

    44 European industry groups urge action on China trade

    The associations called on EU members to take immediate action against what they called unfair Chinese trade practices threatening manufacturing and jobs.

    1 sourceReuters
    • ReutersBlueskyThu 8 Oct, 21:40

      European industry groups call for urgent EU action on China trade Forty-four European industry associations urged EU members on Thursday to take immediate action ​to combat what they said were unfair Chinese trade ‌practices threatening EU manufacturing and risking further job l
      The original post
  2. 13:20 UTC

    China presses for equal dialogue in EU trade talks

    China said it wants an equal dialogue to resolve trade differences with the EU as talks continued in Beijing.

    BeijingCN

    1 sourceReuters
    • ReutersXThu 8 Oct, 13:20

      China pushes for equal dialogue in resolving trade differences with EU
      The original post
  3. 12:00 UTC

    China's central bank rejects yuan undervaluation claims

    The People's Bank of China said in a policy paper that it has never sought competitive advantage through devaluation, rebutting a key European argument during the talks.

    BeijingCN

    1 sourceSouth China Morning Post
    • South China Morning PostRSSFri 9 Oct, 09:02

      China rejects yuan complaints, ‘golden week’ travel, Canton Fair China’s central bank rejected claims that the yuan is undervalued, rebutting a key European argument amid crunch negotiations ahead of a possible trade war. “China has no need or intent to gain competitive advantag
      The original post

Wednesday 7 October

4 developments
  1. 23:45 UTC

    EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing

    Talks opened amid escalating pressure, focusing on the roughly €1bn daily EU trade deficit and Chinese rare earth export restrictions.

    BeijingCN

    1 sourceAl Jazeera
    • Al JazeeraRSSWed 7 Oct, 23:45

      EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure Talks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.
      The original post
  2. 20:35 UTC

    EU trade chief due in China for talks to avert trade war

    The EU's top commerce official travels to China on Thursday; Brussels wants to cut its trade deficit with Beijing.

    BeijingCN

    2 sourcesReuters, AFP
    • ReutersXWed 7 Oct, 20:35

      EU seeks to cut trade deficit with China in talks with Beijing
      The original post
    • AFPXWed 7 Oct, 22:00

      The European Union's top commerce official is due in China on Thursday for talks aimed at bringing both sides back from the brink of a mutually damaging trade war 🇪🇺 🇨🇳
      The original post
  3. 08:20 UTC

    EU readies safeguard limits on Chinese hybrid car imports

    Bloomberg reports the EU is preparing safeguard measures that would cap imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles into the bloc.

    BrusselsBE

    1 sourceBloomberg
    • BloombergXWed 7 Oct, 08:20

      The EU is preparing so-called safeguard measures that would limit imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles into the bloc in a bid to improve the trade relationship
      The original post
  4. 04:00 UTC

    EU trade team heads to China for hybrid car talks

    Trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič flies out Wednesday for crunch talks running Thursday into late Friday, as EU states harden demands for protection against Chinese imports.

    BeijingCN

    1 sourceThe Guardian · World
    • The Guardian · WorldRSSWed 7 Oct, 04:00

      EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese importsEU trade negotiators are heading to China for two days of crunch talks aimed at sea
      The original post
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Mon 12 Oct · 12:15 · Reuters

EU eyes December trade initiatives after China car import deal The European Commission is set to lay out potential…

EU plans December trade measures after China car deal

Mon 12 Oct · 08:30 · Bloomberg

Lithium futures in China slumped after the agreement to limit hybrid car exports to the European Union. Lithium…

EU confirms 350,000-a-year cap on Chinese hybrid imports

Mon 12 Oct · 08:00 · Bloomberg

China says a deal with the European Union on hybrid cars will ensure "export space and steady growth" for its…

EU confirms 350,000-a-year cap on Chinese hybrid imports

Mon 12 Oct · 07:05 · Reuters

China's $7.5 billion EU hybrid boom faces new curbs under China-EU deal China's deal with the European Union to curb…

China and EU strike deal curbing hybrid vehicle exports

Mon 12 Oct · 06:00 · Bloomberg

China and the European Union have agreed to discuss the bloc’s restrictions on imports of inverters, a key piece of…

China and EU strike deal curbing hybrid vehicle exports

Mon 12 Oct · 05:50 · Reuters

China holds intensive talks on hybrid, EV trade with EU China and the European ​Union held "intensive consultations"…

China and EU strike deal curbing hybrid vehicle exports

Sun 11 Oct · 17:30 · Bloomberg

The European Union will cap the import of Chinese hybrid vehicles at 350,000 cars per year, with the safeguard measure…

EU to cap Chinese hybrid imports at 350,000 a year

Sun 11 Oct · 16:00 · Bloomberg

With an agreement to curb exports of hybrid vehicles to the EU, China is betting it can sidestep harsher restrictions…

EU to cap Chinese hybrid imports at 350,000 a year

Fri 9 Oct · 15:34 · Reuters

China, EU strike deal to cut Chinese hybrid vehicle exports by over half China and the European Union have reached a…

EU and China agree deal to cut hybrid car exports

Thu 8 Oct · 21:40 · Reuters

European industry groups call for urgent EU action on China trade Forty-four European industry associations urged EU…

44 European industry groups urge action on China trade