A delegation of 12 MEPs warned Beijing that its export-driven model is unsustainable for the EU, pressing for curbs on cheap imports across more sectors after securing a deal to limit Chinese hybrid car exports. EU officials say the trade deficit with China has hit a record €360 billion, prompting talks on country-specific quotas and broader negotiations through March 2027. The Commission is exploring unilateral quotas and a potential 'kill-switch' for market access while continuing product-by-product investigations against unfair trade practices.