EU-China Trade Talks Hybrid Cars
BRUSSELS - The European Union and China appear to have averted a major trade war after Beijing officials agreed to limit Chinese exports of hybrid cars to Europe.Reported by 3 of 11 outlets; wording from The Straits Times.
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European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has arrived in Beijing for talks on the European Union’s (EU) growing trade deficit with China.
Last year China had a trade surplus of about $US1.2 trillion ($1.7 trillion), or about four times its surplus in 2020.
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Politicians and economists across the 27-nation bloc consider China’s massive subsidies and exports a major threat to core industrial sectors from steel foundries to car factories.
China diverted many of its exports to the EU and other markets after the U.S. raised tariffs.
Analysis
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In a debate Tuesday in European Parliament in Strasbourg, lawmakers overwhelmingly expressed anxiety alongside defiance over trade with China.
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On Wednesday, they voted 454 to 86 on a resolution to toughen up on China that centered on a call for “economic reciprocity and a proportionate EU response if China does not open its markets.”
Despite the seeming European unity this week, it remains unclear what the EU can or is willing to do.
France’s High Commission for Strategy and Planning in February called for swift action, like 30% tariffs on many of China’s exports, and a devaluation of the euro against the Chinese currency.
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EU and Beijing heading for trade war as Brussels slams 'unsustainable' $1billion-a-day deficit - but China warns: 'Trade war? Let them try
How it changed
- 7 Oct
Diplomatic efforts to avert a full-scale trade war started at the end of June, albeit with little hope that China could curb exports to the EU given its historic ability to pivot quickly any time trade barriers are put in its path.
- 8 Oct
European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has arrived in Beijing for talks on the European Union’s (EU) growing trade deficit with China.
- 11 Oct
The agreement slashes Chinese imports by millions of cars over four years, the EU’s trade commissioner said, calling it “only a first step.” The deal leaves untouched the vast majority of Brussels’ $1 billion-a-day trade deficit with Beijing.
Coverage 16 articles
12 Oct How China and the EU pressed pause on trade war – and what it took to get there
South China Morning Post
11 Oct China, EU reach agreement to reduce Chinese hybrid vehicle imports
Semafor10 Oct China agrees to cut exports of hybrid cars to Europe. Is this a rare trade win for the EU?
The Straits Times
9 Oct China and EU reach ‘understanding’ on hybrid vehicles after crunch trade talks
South China Morning Post
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9 Oct China and EU trade envoys seek ways to ease tensions over growing imbalances
The Independent
8 Oct EU-China trade war looms closer
Semafor
8 Oct EU and Beijing heading for trade war as Brussels slams 'unsustainable' $1billion-a-day deficit - but China warns: 'Trade war? Let them try
Daily Mail
8 Oct EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety
The Hindu
8 Oct EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety
Toronto Star
8 Oct Europe Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip
Euronews- 8 Oct EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety
The Independent 
8 Oct As China and the EU begin crunch trade talks, optimism is in short supply
South China Morning Post8 Oct Europe raids Trump’s tool box for new ‘trade bazooka’ against China
Sydney Morning Herald
8 Oct EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure
Al Jazeera
7 Oct Last chance saloon: EU presses China for a sign to prove trade talks can work
South China Morning Post
7 Oct EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars
The Guardian
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