# EU eyes December trade initiatives after China car import deal

https://mins.news/en/item/96387

- Reuters, 2026-10-12 12:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/eu-eyes-december-trade-initiatives-after-china-car-import-deal-2026-10-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acccf5276e0550001f0c189

> The European Commission is expected to outline possible trade defence measures in December, aimed at curbing the EU’s trade deficit with China and reducing reliance on the country for critical supplies.

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