欧盟准备征收电动汽车关税，德国警告不要设置贸易壁垒

Germany’s Stance on EV Tariffs

德国总理奥拉夫-肖尔茨（Olaf Scholz）表示反对限制汽车贸易，因为欧盟即将对从德国进口的电动汽车（EV）征收关税。 中国.肖尔茨强调 德国‘s auto industry, which benefits significantly from business in China, can remain competitive with Chinese carmakers if trade is “fair and free,” reports 彭博社.

报复的风险

如果中国对欧盟关税采取报复措施，德国可能会受到严重影响。 梅赛德斯-奔驰和 大众汽车, generate around 20-23% of their global profits in China, mainly from internal combustion engine vehicles. In response to the EU’s potential tariffs on Chinese EVs, China has threatened a 25% tariff on primarily German ICE vehicles.

业界关注的问题

德国汽车工业协会（VDA）强烈反对对中国电动汽车征收关税，并警告称这可能引发贸易战，危及德国人的就业。德国汽车制造商一直倡导自由贸易，并在布鲁塞尔游说反对加征关税。

EU’s Determination

Despite Germany’s concerns, the European Commission is poised to impose provisional tariffs on Chinese EVs as early as next week, potentially increasing import duties beyond the current 10%. This move aims to counter what the EU perceives as unfair trade practices and market distortion by China.

中国电动汽车进口激增

Chinese EV imports into the EU surged from €1.5 billion in 2020 to €11.5 billion in 2023, accounting for 37% of all EV imports in the bloc. The EU’s investigation into Chinese subsidies could result in tariffs ranging from 15-30%, according to estimates.

平衡贸易与保护

德国的处境充满挑战。德国的汽车工业严重依赖中国的利润，而欧盟则试图保护国内电动汽车制造商免受中国廉价进口产品的冲击。德国总理肖尔茨和德国政府对关税表示怀疑，警告说这可能会对国民经济造成损害。

EVXL’s Take

Germany’s caution against trade barriers highlights the complex interplay between maintaining economic ties and protecting domestic industries. As the EU moves forward with tariffs, the impact on the global automotive market will be closely watched. For the drone industry, this situation underscores the importance of fair and free trade practices, which can foster innovation and competition without compromising economic stability.