Digitimes October 12, 2026 By Yunnie Cheng negative

EU caps annual HEV imports at 350,000 to curb trade deficit with China

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The European Union plans to cap imports of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) at 350,000 units per year, with safeguard measures potentially taking effect as early as December 1, 2026. The four-year framework sets a 350,000-unit limit in its first year, followed by a 6% annual quota expansion starting in the second year, while both sides commit to complying with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.

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