China agrees to 'moderate' car exports to Europe

China and the European Union agreed to moderate exports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles from China to Europe, potentially cutting shipments by more than half over four years, in a move to ease trade tensions and address the EU's trade deficit with China. Additionally, China committed to continuing the supply of rare earth minerals crucial to European industries.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Electric Vehicles, and 3 sources have reported it between 9 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.