Chinese carmakers challenge EU tariff plans

Chinese carmakers challenge EU tariff plans

Author: Autovista24 January 24, 2025 Duration: 7:14

Chinese carmakers challenge EU import duties, Trump’s potential tariffs, and automotive suppliers announced thousands of job cuts in 2024. Phil Curry, Autovista24 special content editor, reviews this week’s major automotive stories.

There was more tariff tension for the automotive market this week. Chinese carmakers challenged the EU’s import duties on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). At the same time, the possibility of subsidies for BEVs on an EU-wide scale has been mooted.

Across the Atlantic, the Trump administration could impose US import tariffs, potentially increasing costs for carmakers. Meanwhile, European industry association CLEPA, released details on the impact of rising costs for automotive suppliers, including job losses.

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Each week, the team at Autovista24 sits down to untangle the complex and fast-moving world of the car industry. The Automotive Update by Autovista24 is more than a headlines roundup; it’s a focused conversation that digs into the strategic shifts, economic pressures, and technological innovations reshaping automotive business. You’ll hear clear analysis on everything from electric vehicle markets and regulatory changes to supply chain developments and consumer trends, all delivered with a depth that goes beyond the news bulletin. This podcast serves as an essential audio briefing for professionals who need to understand the implications behind the week’s biggest stories. Tune in for informed perspectives that help make sense of where the industry is headed next, straight from specialists who live and breathe this landscape every day.
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