EU faces backlash over looming tariffs on Chinese e‑cars

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU has called on Brussels to delay the implementation of tariffs on importing electric vehicles manufactured in China. This comes in response to the European Commission's announcement that it has received enough support from EU members to impose these tariffs. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing has also expressed strong opposition.

The European Commission announced on Friday that it has gained sufficient support from the member states of the European Union to introduce new tariffs on Chinese electric cars. The new tariffs will range from 7.8% to 35.3%, depending on the manufacturer, and will be added to the current EU import duty on cars, which is 10%.

The organization representing Chinese companies in the European Union expressed its dissatisfaction in a press release, stating that it strongly encourages the European Union "to approach the final measures with caution, delay the implementation of these tariffs, and prioritize resolving disputes and trade tensions through consultations and dialogue."

China firmly opposes the EU's unfair, inconsistent, and unjustified protectionist practices in this matter and strongly opposes the imposition of EU anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles - conveyed the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

The European Commission intends to continue negotiations with Beijing to find an alternative solution.