EU Commission confirms provisional tariffs on BEVs made in China

EU Commission confirms provisional tariffs on BEVs made in China

Author: Autovista24 July 5, 2024 Duration: 12:24

With provisional tariffs now imposed on imports of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) from China, how will this affect the European market? In this Autovista24 Podcast, editor Tom Geggus and special content editor Phil Curry discuss the latest news. 

BEVs made in China and imported into the EU are now subject to provisional tariffs. The European Commission confirmed the move as governmental talks continue. But which carmakers are facing steeper levies, and what is the likely impact on Europe’s automotive market? 

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Show notes

Commission imposes provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China while discussions with China continue

Commission implementing regulation

Key points paper: European Commission’s anti-subsidy investigation

EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates

BEVs made in China face new provisional EU tariffs on top of existing duties

China’s impact on the European Automotive Industry

How to recharge Europe’s battery-electric vehicle market


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