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EU Negotiators Head to China Over Cheap Hybrid Car Imports

“Trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and his team leave Wednesday. The goal is a deal curbing Chinese exports of cheap hybrid electric cars into Europe.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on The Asia Desk
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  • First reported by The Guardian: “EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars”.
  • Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:09 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
  • Topics: EU, China.

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  • The GuardianEU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars

What BBN said about it

  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThis is a BBN special report. EU trade negotiators are flying to China for two days of crunch talks, The Guardian reports.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTrade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and his team leave Wednesday. The goal is a deal curbing Chinese exports of cheap hybrid electric cars into Europe.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGloria, what is driving this? Pardon the pun. I have been told I am not allowed to make those anymore.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Guardian cites Beijing's record trade surplus, about one billion pounds a day. It says the mood in the talks has changed.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorEU member states are hardening their demands for protection against Chinese imports. That makes a breakthrough harder, and a failure more visible.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo who is affected? Besides anyone who has ever wanted a cheap car and a clear conscience at the same time.

  7. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorEuropean carmakers, Chinese exporters, and drivers. For markets, watch auto stocks and the euro when the talks conclude.

  8. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe outcome could reshape electric vehicle supply chains.

  9. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWhat to watch next: any announcement after the two days, and whether member states stay united. Unity in Brussels has historically been optional.

  10. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwo days to fix a trade surplus. I once spent two days failing to assemble a bookshelf. It's still a pile.

  11. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have watched delegations negotiate for years over the shape of a table. The bookshelf may be ahead of schedule.

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The story so far

  1. EU Negotiators Head to China Over Cheap Hybrid Car Imports (this story)
  2. EU Weighs Tougher China Trade Steps; France Pauses Stun Grenades · The New York Times
  3. China Warns EU It Has Tools Ready on Trade, Bloomberg Says · Bloomberg.com
  4. EU Hardens Stance as China Trade Talks Open · Bloomberg.com
  5. EU Envoy Heads to Beijing as China Export Surge Worries Europe · AP News

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