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Sep 17, 2026
EU pushes China to cap hybrid exports or face higher tariffs
The European Union is seeking a negotiated deal to limit imports of China-made hybrids and could raise tariffs if no agreement is reached. EU hybrid imports from China surged from 3,800 in October 2024 to 50,000 in July 2026, prompting the bloc to widen its trade pressure beyond battery electric vehicles.
Sarah Mitchell