If the US imposes high tariffs on Chinese goods, the European Union could bear the brunt of Chinese overcapacity and the resulting trade tensions. EU tariffs on electric vehicles could be the prelude to a Sino-European trade conflict.
By Amelie Richter
As US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick is likely to become one of the central figures for an issue that is particularly close to the heart of future US President Donald Trump: the imposition of tariffs. Lutnick has already verbally targeted China, but Europe could also be in for some difficult years.
By julian heissler
The US elections are being covered by the Chinese media as if they were an everyday event. However, China is also aware that its own economic and geopolitical development in the coming years is linked to Donald Trump's political decisions.
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU Commission officially adopted the threatened additional charges on e-cars on Tuesday. Germany has failed in its opposition to the regulation.
By Fabian Peltsch
Trade disputes could increase significantly in the future. And yet the World Trade Organisation is not in a position to resolve them. It is not prepared for an industrial policy with Chinese characteristics. What could be a way out?
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France and Germany are divided over the tariffs on electric cars manufactured in China. German manufacturers have several reasons to oppose the tariffs, one of which concerns the EU's climate targets.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission wants to help the automotive industry out of the crisis. To this end, it is planning a strategic dialog on the future of the automotive industry. A person to moderate the dialog is still being sought.
By Markus Grabitz
China announces provisional anti-dumping duties on cognac – yet another turn of the screw in the ongoing customs dispute between Brussels and Beijing. Other possible steps should alert Berlin in particular.
By Amelie Richter
The EU's countervailing duties against state market distortion also receive considerable support from the business community. However, associations and institutes are calling for the talks to continue.
By Marcel Grzanna
EU-China expert Abigaël Vasselier sees Germany's vote against the countervailing duties on Chinese EVs as a clear signal to China that Olaf Scholz's government is susceptible to pressure and threats.
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