EU Commission prepares hybrid vehicle safeguards following China deal
By Cynthia Kroet ( October 12, 2026, 09:44 GMT | Insight) -- The European Commission is preparing to launch a safeguard investigation into hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle imports following an agreement struck last Friday with China to curb exports to the bloc. Provisional restrictions are expected by early December, while EU leaders are set to discuss the plans on Thursday, MLex understands.The European Commission is preparing to launch a safeguard investigation into hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle imports, with plans to introduce provisional restrictions by early December, MLex understands....
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