EU seeks China curbs on hybrid car exports to avert trade row

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September 18, 2026

The EU has reportedly asked China to voluntarily limit hybrid vehicle exports to around 15% of the European market as Brussels seeks to address growing trade tensions and protect European manufacturing.

The move comes amid wider EU concerns over rising Chinese exports and its growing trade deficit with China, with European officials seeking progress in ongoing discussions by October.

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/eu-seeks-china-curbs-hybrid-car-exports-avert-trade-row-ft-reports-2026-09-17

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