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China has agreed to halve its
of hybrid cars to the European Union over the next four years. The landmark
followed intense negotiations, as both
sought to avoid a harmful trade
. The EU's trade commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, said the agreement could prevent millions of vehicles from entering the European
. He said: "This package proves that negotiations bring
." European carmakers have struggled to compete with
Chinese imports. China's rise has raised fears of factory
and job losses in Europe. Despite these
, Mr Sefcovic was pleased with the talks. He said the deal was "only a first step" towards more equitable trade
.