Policy
China's commerce ministry expresses opposition to EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
China's commerce ministry said it firmly opposes the EU's additional anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese EVs, but notes the EU's political will to continue to resolve the issue through negotiations.
EU votes in favor of raising tariffs on EVs from China
EU member states voted in favor of imposing tariffs on EVs imported from China, making higher rates a five-year policy.
US plans to ban connected cars with Chinese software and hardware
The software ban would go into effect for Model Year 2027, and the hardware ban would take effect for Model Year 2030, or January 1, 2029 for units without a model year.
Industry body submits 'urgent report' to Chinese authorities as price wars leave dealers in peril
CADA has called on Chinese authorities to introduce financial relief for the dealership sector, saying that price wars have led to a cumulative loss of RMB 138 billion yuan ($19.6 billion) in new car retail sales in the January-August period.
EU plans to vote on Sept 25 for higher tariffs on Chinese EVs, report says
The vote will pave the way for additional tariffs starting in November unless a qualified majority votes against it.
US 100% duty on Chinese EVs to take effect Sept 27
The US government locked in sharp hikes in tariffs on Chinese imports on Friday, including a 100 percent tariff on EVs.
China's commerce minister to visit Europe over EV tariffs
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will visit Europe in recent days and on September 19 will talk with EU trade chief Dombrovskis on the EU's anti-subsidy investigation case against Chinese EVs.
China asks carmakers to keep key EV tech at home, encourages export of knock-down kits for local assembly, report says
China has strongly advised its automakers to ensure that advanced EV technology stays at home and encouraged them to export knock-down kits to foreign factories for final assembly, according to Bloomberg.
EU to lower proposed tariffs on EVs from China, report says
The European Union is set to make small reductions in the proposed additional tariff rates on EVs from China, with Tesla facing a reduction from 9 percent to just under 8 percent, according to Bloomberg.
VW's Cupra brand warns its China-made EV model would be 'wiped out' by EU tariffs
"The intention was to protect the European car industry but for us, it's having the opposite effect .... We need to find a solution," Cupra's CEO said.
