Chinese Carmaker GAC Looks at Making EVs in Europe as Tariffs loom
Chinese state-owned carmaker GAC is exploring the manufacture of EVs in Europe to avoid EU tariffs, the general manager of its international business told Reuters on Sunday, joining a growing list of Chinese companies planning local production. The company is…
EU tariffs on Chinese EVs are Part of an ‘economic cold war,’ Hungary’s Orbán says
The European Union risks entering an “economic cold war” with China, Hungary’s prime minister said on Friday, pledging to vote against an EU plan to impose higher tariffs on the import of Chinese electric vehicles. EU countries are set to…
China Launches WTO Complaint Against Canada Over EV, Aluminum and Steel Tariffs
China launched a complaint against Canada at the World Trade Organization on Friday over recently announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel. The Ministry of Commerce announcement of the filing came after a promise earlier this week it…
Canada to Impose 100% Tariff on Chinese EVs
The Government of Canada intends to implement a 100% surtax on all Chinese-made EVs, effective October 1, 2024. This includes electric and certain hybrid passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and delivery vans as well as fuel-cell vehicles. This follows similar announcements…
EU Plans up to 36.3% Definitive Tariffs on EV Imports from China
The European Commission (EC) has announced a draft decision to impose up to 36.3% definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (EVs) from China. The draft rates are lower than the provisional duties published on 4 July and…
Canada Mulls Chinese EV Tariff Following U.S. Move but is Not Committing to it
Canada is looking at the massive new U.S. import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles imposed by President Joe Biden earlier this month, but is not making any commitment to following suit north of the border. Chinese brands are not a…
India Considers Slashing EV Tariffs to Lure Tesla
India is considering a request from Tesla to lower tariffs for imported electric vehicles, according to Indian government officials, as Elon Musk’s company explores setting up a plant in the country. Tesla has asked New Delhi for an initial tariff…
