Brussels is revving the engines and ready to accelerate a crackdown on Chinese trade practices after Beijing responds to its threats.
Automotive⏱ 1 min read · Source: South China Morning Post (Asia)
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Buoyed by convincing China to accept an agreement that will limit its hybrid car exports to the EU at 350,000 a year – less than half the forecast volume for 2026 – Brussels is…
- I think one sectoral solution is probably not enough to deal with the structural issue that we have, and that is where leaders tomorrow will actually take stock and see what more…
- “You always have to be ready for escalation, but we shouldn’t let ourselves be led by fear,” said a third senior diplomat, who added that capitals remained galvanised by the task…
South China Morning Post (Asia) reports: The EU’s surprise deal with China on hybrid cars last week was supposed to ease the pressure on Beijing. Instead, Brussels is preparing to intensify its crackdown on Chinese trade practices, emboldened by the discovery that its threats are finally delivering results.
Key Points
- Buoyed by convincing China to accept an agreement that will limit its hybrid car exports to the EU at 350,000 a year – less than half the forecast volume for 2026 – Brussels is…
- I think one sectoral solution is probably not enough to deal with the structural issue that we have, and that is where leaders tomorrow will actually take stock and see what more…
- “You always have to be ready for escalation, but we shouldn’t let ourselves be led by fear,” said a third senior diplomat, who added that capitals remained galvanised by the task…
The Details
There is a clear sense that Beijing responded positively to a threat from the two biggest EU members, France and Germany, last week to quickly close the market to Chinese firms. He noted, sources said, the potential for a political backlash in Europe if Beijing did not check its exports in important sectors, which they believe helped pave the way for a deal.
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