EU to scrutinize trade partners’ taxes and standards restricting car exports
By Cynthia Kroet ( November 4, 2026, 16:14 GMT | Insight) -- European carmakers facing export barriers will receive stronger backing as the European Commission steps up scrutiny of luxury taxes and standards in its free-trade partners’ markets next year, EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has said. He also told European Parliament lawmakers the commission aims to implement its planned restrictions on Chinese hybrid-car exports from Dec. 1.European carmakers facing barriers in overseas markets will receive stronger backing from the European Commission, which plans to accelerate scrutiny of its free-trade agreements next year, EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said....
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