China desires to attain a resolution on EV tariffs with the EU at the earliest opportunity.
- The Ministry of Commerce in China expressed hope on Thursday that it would soon agree with the European Union on the tariffs for imported Chinese electric vehicles.
- An investigation into the impact of subsidies on China's electric vehicle manufacturing was launched by the EU last year.
- The rapid growth of the new energy vehicle industry, encompassing hybrid and battery-only cars, has seen automakers like BYD expand their exports to Europe and other regions from China.
The Ministry of Commerce stated on Thursday that China hopes to reach a swift agreement with the European Union regarding the tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles.
The European Commission declared in June that if negotiations with China did not progress, the bloc would commence imposing additional tariffs on imported Chinese EVs on July 4. According to a press release, "definitive measures" would be implemented four months after that date.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson, He Yadong, stated in Mandarin to reporters that they hope the European side will cooperate with China to find a mutually acceptable solution as soon as possible, by working together, showing sincerity, and speeding up the consultation process, based on rules and reality.
He emphasized China's stance against the European Union's anti-subsidy investigation and highlighted the remaining four-month deadline.
On June 22, China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and European Commission Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis had a virtual meeting to discuss the EU investigation.
The spokesperson stated on Thursday that the two sides had engaged in several technical talks, but he did not disclose whether the discussions were ongoing or had concluded.
An investigation into the impact of subsidies on China's electric vehicle production was launched by the EU last year. The rapid expansion of the new energy vehicle industry, encompassing hybrid and battery-powered cars, has seen automakers such as exporting vehicles to Europe and other regions.
Over a decade, the Chinese government invested $230.8 billion in developing its electric car industry, as per an analysis by the U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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