# EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap hybrid electric car imports

https://mins.news/en/item/89069

- The Guardian, 2026-10-07 04:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/07/eu-negotiators-head-to-china-hoping-to-curb-cheap-imports-of-hybrid-electric-cars

> EU trade negotiators are travelling to China for two days of high-stakes talks focused on limiting cheap hybrid-car exports and addressing Beijing’s record trade surplus. The mood has reportedly shifted as member states demand stronger protection for European industries, with officials seeking tangible results before next week’s EU leaders’ meeting.

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