EU, China curb trade tensions
2m
EU and Chinese trade envoys ended talks in Beijing on Friday with concessions on electric cars, rare earths and tariffs, easing the immediate threat of a trade war.
"China would take Europe’s new threats more seriously if the EU made a real effort to diversify."
My leader on the spat between the EU and China as the pair publishes an agreement of sorts. www.economist.com/leaders/2026...
My leader on the spat between the EU and China as the pair publishes an agreement of sorts. www.economist.com/leaders/2026...
How Europe should deal with the new China shock
Amassing “second-strike” trade weapons is not enough
www.economist.com
October 9, 2026 at 12:42 PM
"China would take Europe’s new threats more seriously if the EU made a real effort to diversify."
My leader on the spat between the EU and China as the pair publishes an agreement of sorts. www.economist.com/leaders/2026...
My leader on the spat between the EU and China as the pair publishes an agreement of sorts. www.economist.com/leaders/2026...
by Chad P. Bown
Beijing’s commerce ministry said in a statement that China and the EU have reached an “understanding” on controlling a flood of Chinese hybrid vehicle exports into Europe.
By Joe Leahy, Edward White and Andy Bounds
www.ft.com/content/2823...
By Joe Leahy, Edward White and Andy Bounds
www.ft.com/content/2823...
October 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Beijing’s commerce ministry said in a statement that China and the EU have reached an “understanding” on controlling a flood of Chinese hybrid vehicle exports into Europe.
By Joe Leahy, Edward White and Andy Bounds
www.ft.com/content/2823...
By Joe Leahy, Edward White and Andy Bounds
www.ft.com/content/2823...
'Talks on... a [SPS] trade deal to remove border checks on agriculture and food, as well as new “youth mobility” visas for young people, are still ongoing.
'Both sides have said the three agreements come as a package and will not proceed individually.'
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
'Both sides have said the three agreements come as a package and will not proceed individually.'
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
UK and EU reach Brexit agreement to link carbon emissions trading systems
The two sides are now just “tying a ribbon” on the agreement, according to one EU diplomat.
www.politico.eu
October 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM
'Talks on... a [SPS] trade deal to remove border checks on agriculture and food, as well as new “youth mobility” visas for young people, are still ongoing.
'Both sides have said the three agreements come as a package and will not proceed individually.'
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
'Both sides have said the three agreements come as a package and will not proceed individually.'
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
by Steve Peers
Uk and EU agree to link emission trading systems
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
UK and EU reach Brexit agreement to link carbon emissions trading systems
The two sides are now just “tying a ribbon” on the agreement, according to one EU diplomat.
www.politico.eu
October 9, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Uk and EU agree to link emission trading systems
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
Reposted by Simon Lester
Breaking: China, for the first time, agrees to look at curbing sale of hybrid cars to the EU.
World first, says Maros Sefcovic, thanking his Chinese counterparts for recognising the problem with the £1bn surplus.
World first, says Maros Sefcovic, thanking his Chinese counterparts for recognising the problem with the £1bn surplus.
October 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Breaking: China, for the first time, agrees to look at curbing sale of hybrid cars to the EU.
World first, says Maros Sefcovic, thanking his Chinese counterparts for recognising the problem with the £1bn surplus.
World first, says Maros Sefcovic, thanking his Chinese counterparts for recognising the problem with the £1bn surplus.
Reposted by Rune Møller Stahl
I had the pleasure of joining Joe and Tracy on the great Odd Lots podcast to talk about Europe. The short version: I’m bullish on Europe’s position relative to the US but bearish on trade with China.
Link: t.co/curFVPwT7N
Link: t.co/curFVPwT7N
October 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
I had the pleasure of joining Joe and Tracy on the great Odd Lots podcast to talk about Europe. The short version: I’m bullish on Europe’s position relative to the US but bearish on trade with China.
Link: t.co/curFVPwT7N
Link: t.co/curFVPwT7N