EU-China Talks Yield Temporary Trade Truce

Chronology

1. 08-10-2026
   EU-China Talks Seek to Contain Trade Tensions

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   The European Union and China have opened high-stakes trade talks in Beijing as Europe seeks to address a widening goods deficit, Chinese export restrictions on rare earths and other critical minerals, and growing competition from Chinese automakers. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Se…
2. 09-10-2026
   EU-China Deal Seeks to Ease Trade Tensions

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   The European Union and China reached a preliminary understanding after two days of talks in Beijing aimed at easing trade tensions and addressing the widening imbalance in their trade relationship. China is expected to moderate exports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles to the…
3. 12-10-2026
   EU-China Car Deal Pauses Trade Tensions

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   The European Union and China have reached a negotiated agreement that temporarily eases escalating trade tensions over Chinese vehicle exports. The EU will cap Chinese hybrid-car imports at 350,000 vehicles annually from December, with the quota rising 6% per year; vehicles above…