Germany Urges EU Tariffs on Chinese Hybrids

German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil called for stricter European Union rules and tariffs on imported Chinese plug-in hybrids. The move aims to protect automakers like Volkswagen amid mounting political pressure and restructuring.

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German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil speaks to reporters after talks with Volkswagen labour representatives at the carmaker's main German plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, September 17, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

Germany's Vice Chancellor urged the European Union to impose tariffs on plug-in hybrids from China to protect industrial jobs. The policy shift comes as local manufacturers face mounting political pressure over factory restructuring. Chinese automakers now hold a larger market share across Europe.

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