EU to cap Chinese hybrid imports at 350,000 vehicles a year

Briefing by News4U · First published 2026-10-12 11:56:17 UTC

The EU will limit Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 units annually from December, rising 6% each year for three years after 2027, under WTO safeguard rules. The quota applies to all imported hybrids, including those from free-trade partners, and exempts European Economic Area members, Ukraine, Kenya and low-volume developing WTO members. [1] [2]

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1. 歐盟擬設中國混動車進口配額 最快12月生效

   DW Chinese · 2026-10-12 05:54:00 UTC · Full text

2. EU to limit Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 a year

   The Guardian · 2026-10-12 11:08:11 UTC · Full text

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