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Are we heading towards an EU-China trade war over electric vehicles?

Chinese car brands like BYD and Geely, once relatively unknown in Europe, are now dominating the ...

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05.45 13 Jun 2024


Are we heading towards an EU-China trade war over electric vehicles?



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05.45 13 Jun 2024


Chinese car brands like BYD and Geely, once relatively unknown in Europe, are now dominating the electric vehicle market. In response to suspected below-cost dumping of Chinese cars, the EU Commission has decided to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs. This move is likely to provoke retaliation from China, setting the stage for a trade war.

Joe spoke with Olof Gill, a spokesperson for the EU Commission, about the potential implications.


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