China’s commerce ministry said it held intensive consultations with the EU on hybrid and electric-vehicle trade, Reuters reported on 12 October. It said hybrid export quotas would be no lower than those for other import sources and that exports would be adjusted upward using 2025 figures as a baseline.

China and the European Union held intensive talks on hybrid and electric vehicle trade to ease tensions and address trade imbalances. Both sides agreed to adjust Chinese hybrid vehicle export quotas based on 2025 figures and ensure fair treatment, while discussions on broader EV trade measures continue.