China criticized EU's move as protectionism, urged for dialogue
EU and China to discuss tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
EU found China's electric vehicle sector heavily subsidized
German automakers and industry associations expressed concerns about potential harm to local industry
Proposed tariffs of up to 38% on electric cars from China
In a recent development, China and the European Union (EU) have agreed to initiate consultations regarding the EU's proposed tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China. The decision comes after the EU found that China's electric vehicle sector is heavily subsidized by its government and state-controlled banking system, posing a growing challenge to Europe's automakers. Germany, in particular, has been vocal about the issue due to its significant auto industry involvement with China.
The EU Commission proposed tariffs of up to 38 percent on electric cars from China in addition to an existing 10 percent tariff on imported cars. The commission stated that these tariffs are intended to offset subsidies that violate World Trade Organization rules. However, the Chinese Commerce Ministry has criticized the EU's move as protectionism and urged for dialogue between the two parties.
German automakers and industry associations have expressed concerns about the potential harm to local industry in Germany if these tariffs are imposed. Volkswagen, a major player in both European and Chinese markets, has called for Chinese manufacturers to build cars in Europe with European workers instead of importing cars from China.
China is also taking steps towards green transformation by setting ambitious goals of reaching peak carbon before 2030 and becoming carbon neutral by 2060. This has led to increased domestic production of clean-energy products such as electric vehicles, making it a significant player in the global electric vehicle market.
The talks between China and the EU are expected to provide clarity on the situation and potentially lead to a resolution that benefits both parties while maintaining fair trade practices.
China has criticized the EU for imposing additional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, labeling it as protectionism.
Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang called for dialogue between China and the EU to resolve their dispute over Chinese electric vehicles.
Ding urged the 27-nation bloc to remove barriers on China’s green products, citing shared ‘extensive common interests and broad space for cooperation’ in green transformation.
Over a quarter of the nearly 1.8 million Chinese electric vehicles exported worldwide last year went to Europe.
China has set an ambitious goal of reaching peak carbon before 2030 and becoming carbon neutral by 2060, leading to increased domestic production of clean-energy products such as electric vehicles.
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European Union proposed tariffs of up to 38 percent on electric cars from China.
Germany's vice chancellor and economic minister, Robert Habeck, defended the tariffs as not punitive but intended to offset subsidies that violate WTO rules.
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The author, South China Morning Post, uses the term 'protectionism' multiple times to describe the EU's tariffs on Chinese EVs. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that China is being unfairly treated financially by the EU. The author also quotes Ding Xuexiang stating that 'The EU’s imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese EVs is a typical example of protectionism, which is not conducive to the EU’s green transformation and undermines global cooperation in combating climate change.' This statement further reinforces the monetary bias. No other biases were found.
China has slammed EU tariffs hikes as ‘protectionism’,
The EU’s imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese EVs is a typical example of protectionism,
which is not conducive to the EU’s green transformation and undermines global cooperation in combating climate change.
