中国电动汽车制造商在紧张的双边关系中应对欧盟关税

The European Commission is set to impose provisional duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) from July 4, according to EU officials. This move comes as a result of an investigation into subsidies in China’s EV industry, which has strained the already tense China-EU relationship, reports 南华早报.

During a meeting with the EU’s department of trade in Brussels on Monday, Chinese businesses were informed about the upcoming provisional duties. However, the tariff rate was not disclosed and will be privately communicated to companies next week.

The probe, launched in October by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, has been a contentious issue between the EU and China. Supporters of higher duties argue that they are necessary to protect the EU’s automotive industry and address data harvesting concerns. On the other hand, free-traders and environmentalists oppose the duties, claiming they would distort markets and hinder the bloc’s efforts to transition away from combustion engine cars.

Brussels faces the challenge of applying a countervailing duty that balances out the level of subsidies found in the Chinese economy while not appearing to abandon its commitment to the EU’s Green Deal. Experts predict that a tariff rate below 50% may not effectively deter Chinese EV imports, given the higher duties in other markets like the United States.

中国强烈反对这项调查，并威胁要针对欧盟的航空和食品出口，并对欧盟生产的白兰地进口发起反倾销调查。中国商务部长王文涛和副部长凌激目前正在南欧国家访问，讨论电动车调查问题。

欧盟即将对中国电动汽车征收关税，使本已紧张的中欧关系更加紧张。双方在这一问题上都面临着平衡，欧盟旨在保护其汽车产业，同时保持其对绿色交易的承诺，而中国则寻求维护其企业的利益。

EVXL’s Take:

The EU’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs highlights the growing tensions in the global EV market. As countries seek to protect their domestic industries and address concerns over subsidies and data harvesting, it is crucial to find a balance that promotes fair competition and encourages the adoption of clean energy vehicles. The drone industry, which relies on similar technologies and supply chains, should closely monitor these developments and advocate for policies that foster innovation and collaboration across borders.

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