中国 has strongly criticized the European Union’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 38.1% on Chinese electric vehicles, calling it protectionist behavior and urging the EU to correct its “wrong practices,” reports ロイター. The reaction from China and other stakeholders, including European and Chinese automakers, highlights the opposition to the EU’s move and the desire to resolve the issue through dialogue.

China’s Response and Call for Dialogue

中国外務省の林建報道官は、「われわれはEUに対し、各界からの客観的かつ理性的な声に注意深く耳を傾け、直ちに誤った慣行を正し、経済貿易問題を政治利用することをやめ、対話と協議を通じて経済貿易摩擦を適切に処理するよう求める」と述べた。

中国は、関税はEVの普及を遅らせ、気候目標を危うくし、消費者のコストを上げると主張している。

交渉の余地

Despite the EU’s decision, there appears to be room for the two sides to continue discussions and find a solution.

中国国営通信の新華社は、「EUに期待したい」とコメントした。作る真剣に考え直し、これ以上間違った方向に進むのはやめよう。"

The EU’s move comes shortly after the U.S. announced plans to quadruple duties on Chinese EVs to 100%.

中国EVメーカーへの影響

The EU will impose additional tariffs ranging from 17.4% for BYD to 38.1% for SAIC, on top of the standard 10% car duty. SAIC, China’s largest automaker, expressed deep concern over the tariffs. Geely also voiced disappointment and vowed to take necessary measures to protect its rights. However, Chinese EV maker stocks mostly shrugged off the news, with BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares closing up 5.8%.

European Automakers’ Stance

中国のライバル企業から低価格のEVが流入しているにもかかわらず、関税を支持する声はほとんどない。ヨーロッパ‘s auto industry. Major automakers like BMW, フォルクスワーゲン, ステランティス, and Mercedes Benz, which heavily rely on sales in China, fear retaliation from Beijing. Shares in some of Europe’s biggest carmakers fell for a second day due to concerns over China’s potential response.

The EU’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs has sparked strong opposition from China and other stakeholders. While China urges the EU to correct its “wrong practices” and engage in dialogue, there appears to be room for negotiation to avoid billions of dollars in new costs for Chinese EV makers. The impact of the tariffs on the global EV market and the potential for retaliation from China remain to be seen.

EVXL’s Take

The EU’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs highlights the growing tensions in the global EV market. While the move aims to protect European automakers, it risks slowing down the adoption of EVs and increasing costs for consumers. As a pro-drone publication, EVXL believes that open competition and collaboration are essential for driving innovation and making EVs more accessible to the masses. The potential for retaliation from China could also have far-reaching consequences beyond the auto industry, affecting sectors such as food and beverages. It is crucial for the EU and China to engage in constructive dialogue and find a solution that benefits all stakeholders and supports the growth of the EV market.