We have to protect the level playing field in all the different sectors of our industry.”
The decision is not constructive and may hinder EU-China economic and trade relations, ultimately harming European companies and consumer interests,
We say unequivocally: tariffs are the wrong approach because they will not improve the competitiveness of the European automotive industry,
This outcome is disappointing. Such trade protectionism undermines the principle of mutual benefit and the win-win results that have characterized China-EU economic and trade relations over the past decades,
We need to express our opposition to the EU's approach while also emphasizing our commitment to the broader framework of economic and trade cooperation between China and the EU,
We strongly encourage the EU to … delay the implementation of these tariffs, and prioritise resolving disputes and trade tensions through consultations and dialogue,
Today, the European Commission's proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China has obtained the necessary support from EU Member States for the adoption of tariffs,
There is a geopolitical dimension — often the French accuse the Germans of not thinking about geopolitics, but there we feel that they are stuck in their Franco-French thinking,
We just don’t have the same interests,
Impatience is growing in Germany,
At the end of the day we are not going to dislocate the EU over national differences,
China's position is consistent and clear. China firmly opposes the unfair, illegal and unreasonable protectionist practices of EU in this case, and resolutely opposes the EU additional countervailing duty on Chinese electric vehicles,
The E.U. and China continue to work hard to explore an alternative solution,
We do not and have never wanted to impose tariffs for the sake of imposing tariffs,
A trade war with China would do us more harm than good for a key European industry and a crucial sector in Germany."
Because the EU is made up of many national entities with cross-cutting interests, these may lead to the vetoing of tougher action, much the same way ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is ineffective in the face of PRC (People's Republic of China) pressure."
More trade with more partners from more countries — that's what sensible risk management looks like in an uncertain world,
Many European consumers choose hybrid electric vehicles,
Germany and France have governments at home that are under siege from new rightist parties,
That's why negotiations with China on electric vehicles must continue and why we must finally tackle the areas where cheap Chinese imports are harming our economy, for example steel,