EU set to increase tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The European Commission has given the final green light to steep tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, officially closing the probe that began one year ago, as per Euro News.

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According to Euro News, the extra tariffs on China-made electric cars will go ahead as planned, despite ongoing talks with China and will apply as of Wednesday.

They are set to remain in place for the next five years.

Meanwhile, Brussels will continue negotiations with Beijing so as to secure a deal on minimum prices that can replace the tariffs.

It was observed by Euro News that this solution, which was advocated by Germany, is highly complex and would be difficult to implement.

Despite the introduction of tariffs, Brussels claims it remains committed to finding a solution with Beijing through enforcement of customs duties and rules which are compatible with the World Trade Organization (WTO), although this remains elusive.