Brussels edges closer to slapping definitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

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🗞️ Driving the news: Brussels is moving closer to imposing definitive tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs) after an anti-subsidy investigation revealed Beijing's extensive subsidies across the BEV value chain
•  The European Commission has proposed final duty rates for various Chinese BEV producers, which could be in place for five years if approved

🔭 The context: This development follows a nine-month probe initiated by the EU to protect its domestic BEV industry from unfair competition
•  Chinese-made BEVs have rapidly gained a significant share of the EU market, escalating concerns about economic harm to European manufacturers

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Ensuring fair competition in the electric vehicle market is crucial for the EU's green transition, as it supports the growth of domestic sustainable industries and prevents market distortion that could undermine the adoption of clean technologies

⏭️ What's next: The final tariffs are expected to be implemented by the end of October, although Brussels remains open to negotiating a WTO-compliant solution with Beijing to avoid escalating trade tensions

💬 One quote: "The EU remains open to reaching an effective and WTO-compatible solution together with the Chinese government that would address the subsidisation problems," a Commission spokesperson stated

📈 One stat: The market share of Chinese BEVs in the EU surged from 3.9% in 2002 to 25% by the end of 2023

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