From EVs to steel, how China’s price-setting deals are easing trade tensions

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Carol YangFebruary 28, 2026 at 09:00 AM

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China and South Korea resolved a trade dispute over hot-rolled steel coils using a price-undertaking deal, similar to the agreement used to ease EV trade tensions with the EU. The deal, announced this week, involves Chinese exporters raising prices to avoid anti-dumping duties imposed by South Korea in March. Analysts suggest this approach averts tariffs and maintains market access for Chinese exports. The China Iron and Steel Association supports the deal, as it allows exporting companies to retain the price premium instead of it being collected as duties. China's Ministry of Commerce also welcomed the agreement, stating it benefits both nations' industrial interests and enhances stability in bilateral steel trade.

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Beijing 30% University of International Business and Economics 40% Ministry of Commerce 50% John Gong 50% European Union 60% China Iron and Steel Association 60% South Korea ×270% China ×790%

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price undertaking 100% china 90% anti-dumping duties 90% trade dispute 80% export prices 70% steel 70% trade tensions 60% electric vehicles 60% south korea 50% market access 50%

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