- 5d ago
EU readies China trade deterrent as hybrid car cap sets template for more curbs
The European Union is preparing a deterrence tool that could cut a rival off from its single market, while officials weigh curbs on chemicals and machinery after a hybrid car cap agreed with Beijing.
- Oct 9
China and EU agree to moderate hybrid car exports after Beijing talks
Sefcovic says the understanding opens the prospect of cutting Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid exports to the EU by more than half, and leaders of all 27 member states still have to approve it.
- Oct 5
EU trade chief visits Beijing over 360 billion euro deficit as auto quotas loom
European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič opened two days of negotiations with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao after Beijing rejected voluntary hybrid car export limits.
- Oct 3
China opens anti-dumping probe into European Union p-nitrotoluene chemical imports
China launched an anti-dumping investigation into European Union p-nitrotoluene imports after domestic producers cited a near 60% price drop over three years.
- Jun 30
EU introduces €3 customs fee per product type on low-value parcels from non-EU countries
From 1 July, every distinct product category in a low-value parcel imported into the EU from outside the bloc will carry a €3 charge, as Brussels moves to curb unfair competition and improve safety oversight.
