BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Thursday it would impose provisional tariffs of up to 38.1% on imports of Chinese electric vehicles, likely triggering possible retaliatory measures from China.
12.40 – Mercedes Benz has taken note of the imposition of tariffs of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese electric cars by the European Commission.
The German car manufacturer said this, noting that it is necessary to have fair and free global trade.
“As an exporting country, we no longer need trade barriers. We must work to eliminate trade barriers in the spirit of the World Trade Organization,” said Executive Director Ola Kaellenjus.
12.30 – Free and fair trade is key to creating a globally competitive European car industry, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA (BIT:)) has said, after the European Commission announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports.
However, the most important thing for global competitiveness is a solid industrial strategy for electromobility, added Acea director Sigrid de Vries.
(Translated by the Gdansk editorial team, edited by the Milan/Rome editorial team)
