China signals support for individual EV price deals with EU
China has softened its stance on electric vehicle makers negotiating price deals with the European Union. This follows a tariff exemption for VW Cupra models.
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CN's Ministry of Commerce has signaled a shift in its stance toward domestic electric-vehicle manufacturers negotiating trade terms with the European Union 
EU. On Thursday, immediately following trade developments within the bloc, the ministry softened its previous criticism of companies that engage in individual discussions, stating it now looks forward to more firms reaching minimum-price agreements to resolve ongoing trade disputes.
CN's Ministry of Commerce has signaled a shift in its stance toward domestic electric-vehicle manufacturers negotiating trade terms with the European Union EU. On Thursday, immediately following trade developments within the bloc, the ministry softened its previous criticism of companies that engage in individual discussions, stating it now looks forward to more firms reaching minimum-price agreements to resolve ongoing trade disputes.This change in tone follows the European Commission's recent approval of a tariff exemption for Volkswagen's Cupra Tavascan, a Tavascan SUV coupe model produced under Volkswagen's Cupra brand from Germany 
DE. The exemption is contingent on an agreed minimum price and sales quota, marking the first such reprieve since the bloc introduced EU tariffs on China-based EV makers (2024).
DE. The exemption is contingent on an agreed minimum price and sales quota, marking the first such reprieve since the bloc introduced EU tariffs on China-based EV makers (2024).
