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This deal reflects China's tactical concession to avoid a broader trade war, as the EU had imposed tariffs on Chinese BEVs. It may redirect Chinese hybrid exports to other markets, intensifying competition and potentially leading to a price war in emerging markets. For crypto, it highlights the intersection of trade policy and technology, but direct impact is limited.

China agreed to moderate its exports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars to the EU, potentially cutting them by more than half, as announced by EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič after the second round of EU-China trade and investment consultations in Beijing.

China Agrees to Cut Hybrid Vehicle Exports to EU by More Than Half

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