China and EU reach soft landing in EV tariff dispute
China and the EU have reached a soft landing in their EV tariff dispute. Officials urged the bloc to respect WTO rules and support industry innovation.
Xurve View
Insights:
Xurve View
China reached a "soft landing" with the European Union on electric vehicle tariffs after exempting specific models from import duties. The European Commission previously imposed additional duties on all Chinese-made electric vehicles imported since 2024. This shift toward price-and-quota models provides a roadmap for Chinese manufacturers to maintain European market access.
