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Brussels Says China Will Halve Its Hybrid Exports to Europe. Beijing Called It an "Understanding."

After two days of talks in Beijing, the EU's trade chief said China had agreed to "moderate" exports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars, with the prospect of cutting them by more than half over four years. China's own list of 16 outcomes mentions an "understanding" and no number.

By Cory Chamberlain 3 hours ago

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Thirty Days to the Rare Earth Cliff

China's suspension of its sweeping rare earth export controls expires November 10, about a month away. August export volumes already ran 18 percent below last year despite the truce. The West spent the reprieve mostly watching.

By Cory Chamberlain 45 hours ago

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Brussels Says China Will Halve Its Hybrid Exports to Europe. Beijing Called It an "Understanding."

Thirty Days to the Rare Earth Cliff