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EU Imposes New Tariffs on Chinese EVs

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-30T10:53:15.566072+05:30

- The **EU** has imposed additional tariffs on **Chinese electric vehicles (EVs)**, prompting a complaint from **Beijing** to the **WTO**. - Current tariffs on Chinese cars are up to **10%**, with new tariffs adding up to **35.3%** for some brands like **SAIC**. - EU officials cite the need for **fair competition**, while China calls the tariffs **unfair** and **protectionist**. - An EU investigation found Chinese EVs benefit from **government subsidies**, making them cheaper in Europe. - The move risks escalating into a **trade war**, with potential retaliatory tariffs from China on EU products. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/car-bike/we-welcome-competition-but-eu-hits-china-made-evs-with-more-tariffs-101730258242940.html), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/world/the-eu-will-impose-duties-on-electric-vehicle-imports-from-china-by-thursday-41730221361808.html)

The EU has imposed additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), prompting a complaint from Beijing to the WTO.
Current tariffs on Chinese cars are up to 10%, with new tariffs adding up to 35.3% for some brands like SAIC.
EU officials cite the need for fair competition, while China calls the tariffs unfair and protectionist.
An EU investigation found Chinese EVs benefit from government subsidies, making them cheaper in Europe.
The move risks escalating into a trade war, with potential retaliatory tariffs from China on EU products.