The tariffs are here, but the conflicts are far from over. Berlin intends to keep intervening in Brussels to avoid provoking Beijing too much. And Beijing will almost certainly retaliate – though probably not against Germany first.
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Reckless provocation of a trade war or justified self-defense against highly subsidized state capitalism? Economists say: If Chinese EVs are truly underpriced, the EU must take countermeasures with tariffs.
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The planned EV tariffs may already have the desired effect: Volvo, owned by Geely, could invest in Belgium to avoid having to import its products from the People's Republic.
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In view of the renewed debate about the combustion engine phase-out, the organization Transport and Environment (T E) is calling for politicians to make a clear commitment to end the use of gasoline and diesel cars. China and the USA have long since made up their minds.
By Felix Lee
The delay is intended to keep the issue out of the election campaign phase. The deadline for a decision on provisional duties ends on July 4.
By Amelie Richter
US President Joe Biden is increasing tariffs on Chinese battery imports. This comes at an unfavorable time for Europe, as the tariffs could lead to even more imports from China, making the ramp-up of European battery factories even more difficult.
By Nico Beckert
The European Court of Auditors sees a lack of progress in the decarbonization of cars. The ramp-up of electric vehicles is taking a long time, the charging infrastructure is not evenly developed and China dominates battery production.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU wants to be climate-neutral by 2050 – including in road traffic. For the ramp-up of electromobility to succeed, the appropriate charging infrastructure is needed. Most EU member states are already well on the way to achieving this, but five still have some way to go.
By Lukas Knigge
China continues the transition to semiconductor self-sufficiency. The aim is to make US brands such as Nvidia and Intel redundant. According to a report, the automotive industry now has to do without Western chips.
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The EU climate target for 2040 will have implications for all sectors of the economy – from energy to transportation. The European strategy for Carbon Management has particularly disruptive effects on the industry.
By Manuel Berkel
