The EU is reportedly planning to reduce the proposed additional tariffs on imported electric cars from China

Multiple media reports revealed that the European Union is preparing to slightly reduce the proposed tariffs on imported electric vehicles from China. Specifically, the tariff rate on Tesla electric vehicles imported from China will be adjusted from the proposed 9% to slightly below 8%. It is reported that the EU made the above adjustment based on new information provided by various companies. EU member states will vote on the final proposed tariffs before they take effect in November. Previously, on August 20, after the European Commission disclosed the final ruling of the anti-subsidy investigation on Chinese electric vehicles, a spokesperson from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce responded on the same day, stating that the disclosure of the final ruling by the EU did not fully take into account Chinese opinions, persisted in incorrect practices, imposed high tax rates, and treated different types of Chinese companies differently through sampling, distorting the investigation results. The final ruling was based on "facts" unilaterally determined by the EU, rather than facts mutually recognized by both sides. China strongly opposes and is highly concerned about this. Since the end of June, China and the EU have conducted more than ten rounds of technical consultations on this case based on facts and rules. China has always been sincere, committed to resolving trade disputes with the EU through dialogue and consultations, hoping that the EU will meet China halfway, adopt a rational and pragmatic attitude, accelerate discussions on proper solutions, and avoid escalating trade frictions through practical actions. China will take all necessary measures to resolutely defend the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies