Both sides have expressed their willingness to negotiate and find a resolution.
China accused the EU of protectionism and trade rule breaches.
China and the European Union (EU) are set to negotiate on electric vehicle tariffs.
The EU's investigation into Chinese EVs has led to potential tariffs ranging from 17.4% to 38.1%.
The EU threatened China with import duties over perceived unfair subsidies from the Chinese government.
China and the European Union (EU) have agreed to hold talks on electric vehicle (EV) tariffs after the EU threatened China with import duties due to perceived unfair subsidies from the Chinese government. The EU's investigation into Chinese EVs has led to potential tariffs ranging from 17.4% to 38.1%, depending on the brand and negotiations with the EU.
China, which is a global leader in technological advancements in EVs, has strongly opposed the proposed tariffs. The Chinese government accused the EU of protectionism and trade rule breaches, stating that its firms have made significant breakthroughs in core technologies, innovations, scale effect, and strategic choices that have made Chinese EVs competitive globally.
The EU's accusation of 'overcapacity' in China's EV sector is groundless. Technological change is a key driver of the green and digital transition in Europe, and China plays a crucial role in providing vital technologies for Europe's progress towards carbon neutrality.
Both sides have expressed their willingness to negotiate and find a resolution that benefits all parties involved. The talks are expected to begin soon, with senior officials from both the EU and China set to engage in concrete negotiations on tariffs.
EC’s accusation of ‘overcapacity’ in China’s EV sector is groundless
Chinese companies’ breakthroughs in core technologies, innovations, scale effect and strategic choices have made Chinese EVs competitive globally
Technological change is a key driver of the green and digital transition in Europe, and China is a leader in technologies vital for Europe’s progress towards carbon neutrality
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The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author focuses on the negative impact of the EU's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese EVs on European companies and consumers, while downplaying or omitting any mention of potential negative impacts on China or Chinese companies. The author also uses emotive language to describe the situation as a 'trade war' and 'lose-lose results for both sides.'
The EU's accusation of ‘overcapacity’ in China’s EV sector is groundless.
Technological change will be a key driver of the green and digital transition in Europe. Like it or not, China happens to be a leader in technologies that are vital if Europe is to progress towards carbon neutrality.
The EC’s probe and preliminary ruling of imposing provisional tariffs on Chinese EV imports reflect the EU’s anxiety over the comparative advantage of China’s EV industry and the EU’s own industrial weakness.
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The article does not contain any clear examples of political, religious, ideological or monetary bias. However, the author does use language that depicts the EU as being disproportionately concerned about Chinese EVs and potentially engaging in protectionist measures. The author also quotes experts who urge the EU to address disputes from a factual perspective and avoid being impacted by political factors, specifically US pressure.
It is hoped that the EC can drop its decision of imposing provisional tariffs on Chinese EV imports through consultations and abide by WTO rules.
]The EU's accusation of 'overcapacity' in China's EV sector is groundless. The investigation process has been filled with unfair and opaque practices, and the ruling is also unfair.[
Senior officials from China and the European Union have agreed to start talks on the planned imposition of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles being imported into the European market.
Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck was informed by EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis that there will be concrete negotiations on tariffs with China.
China’s Commerce Ministry and the EU have agreed to start consultations over the EU’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese EVs.
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Proposed EU duties of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese EVs are set to apply by July 4, with the investigation set to continue until November 2.
China and European Union agreed to negotiate electric car tariffs after a call between their top officials on Saturday.
The EU currently levies a 10% tariff on all electric cars produced in China.
