Germany Trying to Prevent or Soften EU Tariffs on China EVs

  • Officials see chance for solution in direct talks with Beijing
  • German Economy Minister Habeck travels to China next week

Brussels decided on Wednesday to impose additional tariffs on electric cars shipped from China.

Source: Bloomberg

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The German government is working to prevent the European Union’s new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from coming into force — or at least soften them should a full halt not be possible, according to people familiar with the matter.

Officials in Berlin are optimistic that the EU will be able to find a solution in direct talks with China, said one of the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential.