Automakers sue against tariffs on electric cars from China
Car manufacturers are taking legal action against EU special tariffs on electric cars from China. In addition to Tesla and BMW, Mercedes-Benz is now also going to the EU court against EU tariffs on the import of electric vehicles from China, as a company spokeswoman said. When asked about Tesla's lawsuit, a spokesperson for the European Commission said:
«We are prepared to defend our case in court.»
Countervailing Duties Cause Concerns
Since the end of October, a so-called countervailing duty must be paid for electric cars imported from China. The amount varies depending on the manufacturer. For electric vehicles from the producer Geely, 18.8 percent is due. For Tesla, a rate of 7.8 percent applies, and for BMW, it is 20.7 percent. These duties come on top of an existing tariff rate of ten percent. Mercedes is working with Geely in China.
Hoping for Agreement
BMW views the tariffs critically, as they would, from the company's perspective, restrict the availability of electric cars for European customers and make the transition to climate-friendly transport more difficult. Despite the lawsuit, they hope for a political agreement.
Content automatically translated."The aim remains to avoid a trade conflict that ultimately knows only losers," according to BMW.
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