China Urges EU to Drop EV Tariffs Before July 4 Talks

China Urges EU to Remove Tariffs on Electric Vehicles by July 4 Amid Renewed Talks

BEIJING – China is asking the European Union (EU) to remove preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) by July 4. This request follows an agreement for new trade talks between the two sides. The EU plans to impose duties up to 38.1% on Chinese-made EVs starting July 4, while it investigates claims of unfair subsidies to Chinese EV makers. China wants these tariffs canceled and is ready to negotiate.