This Wednesday, China criticized a possible increase in tariffs by the European Union (EU) on the import of electric vehicles from the Asian country, considering it protectionist and harmful to European interests.
“This is contrary to the principles of a market economy and international trade rules, and undermines economic and trade cooperation between China and the EU, as well as the stability of global automobile production and supply chains,” a Chinese spokesman said. Foreign Minister Lin Jian at a press conference.
Lin Jian’s statement, quoted by Agence France-Presse (AFP), came before the release of a statement by the European Commission, which this Wednesday threatened to increase these import duties from July 4, as it concluded that the practice was unfair. Beijing in favor of Chinese builders.
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