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China Urges EU to Remove EV Tariffs by July 4 Amid Trade Talks

Jun 24, 2024, 06:30 AM

China is urging the European Union to scrap its preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) by the July 4 deadline. This request comes as trade talks between the two sides are set to resume. The Chinese state-controlled Global Times reported that Beijing wants the tariffs removed to foster better trade relations. The push for tariff removal is seen as a significant move to enhance the competitiveness of Chinese EVs in the European market.