马斯克抨击拜登对中国电动汽车征收关税

马斯克抨击美国新关税

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has come out strongly against the new US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). His comments follow President Joe Biden’s decision to drastically increase these tariffs, quadrupling them in the process.

Musk, speaking via video link at a tech conference in Paris, stated, “Neither Tesla nor I asked for these tariffs.”

这一立场与他早前的警告相矛盾，即中国汽车制造商可以在没有贸易壁垒的情况下 "摧毁 "全球竞争对手。

Biden’s Tariff Hike

据美国《侨报》报道，拜登政府上周宣布对中国电动汽车征收 100% 的新关税，理由是需要抵制其所认为的不公平政策并保护美国就业。 英国广播公司.然而，马斯克认为这些措施会适得其反。

"他说："抑制交换自由或扭曲市场的东西都不是好东西。

Tesla has thrived in China without the need for tariffs or special support.

Musk added, “Tesla competes quite well in the market in China with no tariffs and no deferential support. I’m in favour of no tariffs.”

贸易紧张局势加剧

Biden’s move continues a trend of maintaining and increasing trade pressure on China, a policy approach initiated by former President Donald Trump. Biden recently declared he would not allow China to “unfairly control the market” for crucial goods like EVs, batteries, computer chips, and medical supplies.

In response, China has vowed to retaliate. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce launched an anti-dumping probe into imports of polyoxymethylene copolymer from the US, EU, Taiwan, and Japan. This plastic is essential for electronics and automotive industries.

中国还暗示将对从欧盟和美国进口的装有大型发动机的汽车征收高达 25% 的关税，这预示着贸易紧张局势将进一步升级。中国欧盟商会提到已从 "内部人士 "处获悉这一潜在举措。

欧盟委员会将在 7 月 4 日前就针对中国制造的电动汽车的措施做出决定，这将为贸易格局增添新的复杂性。

EVXL’s Take

Elon Musk’s opposition to tariffs underscores a significant debate about the best approach to global trade and market competition. His stance highlights the tension between protectionist policies and free market principles. As the EV market grows, the interplay between different countries’ policies will shape the industry’s future. Musk’s comments remind us of the potential downsides of market distortions, advocating for a more open and competitive global market.