EU lawmakers urge broader China trade commitments following hybrid-car deal
( October 29, 2026, 10:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU lawmakers have urged China to extend the approach taken in the recent agreement on hybrid-car imports to other sectors and to deliver on existing commitments, following a three-day visit. European Parliament trade committee chair Bernd Lange called the agreement a “good starting point” and welcomed discussions on subsidy and supply-chain transparency. The delegation raised concerns over market-access barriers, excess production capacity and access to critical raw materials. Pascal Canfin, the committee’s lead lawmaker for relations with China, warned that the Chinese export model was unsustainable for the EU, and said dialogue must produce concrete results.The statement follows....
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