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China and EU Agree to Cap Chinese Hybrid Car Exports at 350,000 Units Per Year With 6% Annual Growth
Read this in the Market Flux appChina and the European Union have reached a deal to cap Chinese hybrid vehicle exports to the EU at 350,000 units per year, with a 6% annual increase allowed, according to an EU Commission official. The agreement anchors the quota to 2025 export levels, when Chinese hybrid shipments to Europe hit 302,000 units, up sharply from 107,000 units in 2024. The deal addresses a trade flow Reuters valued at roughly $7.5 billion.
China's Ministry of Commerce framed the agreement around three principles: that any arrangement must reflect the actual growth trajectory of exports, that Chinese firms must not face discriminatory treatment or a lower allocation than importers from any other origin country, and that all measures must conform with WTO rules. Beijing also said it reserves all WTO rights, including dispute settlement and compensation claims, signaling it intends to hold Brussels to the terms.
European automakers responded positively, with shares of Stellantis and Renault rising on the news. The deal comes as the Paris car show gets under way, where both European and Chinese manufacturers are competing intensely for market share. The agreement builds on an earlier China-EU understanding on electric vehicles, which Beijing said had delivered mutual benefits and helped prevent further trade friction.
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- FirstSquawkCHINA SAYS IT HELD INTENSIVE CONSULTATIONS WITH EU ON HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE TRADE AND ECONOMIC DISPUTES
- RedboxWireCHINA SAYS IT HELD INTENSIVE CONSULTATIONS WITH EU ON HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE TRADE AND ECONOMIC DISPUTES
- FinancialjuiceChina commerce ministry, on talks with the EU: Two sides conducted intensive consultations on the trade of hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles, and balancedly handled economic and trade differences and mutual concerns
- ReutersChina holds intensive talks on hybrid, EV trade with EU
- Sino_Market🇨🇳🇪🇺MOFCOM spokesperson on China-EU consensus in hybrid and electric vehicle talks On hybrid vehicles the two sides set three principles. First, respect facts — EU imports of Chinese hybrid cars were 107,000 units in 2024 and 302,000 units in 2025; the parties agreed an upward arrangement anchored to 2025 levels to preserve Chinese exporters’ access and support stable growth. Second, non‑discrimination — measures will not specifically target Chinese products or discriminate against Chinese firms; China’s allocation will not be lower than any other import origin. Third, compliance — trade arrangements should conform with WTO rules; China reserves all WTO rights, including dispute settlement and claims for compensation. MOFCOM said these principles form the basis for protecting Chinese firms’ legal rights. ( )
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