China wants EU to scrap planned higher tariffs and 'abide by WTO rules,' state media reports
Who are the key figures in the talks between China and the EU?
The key figures in the talks between China and the EU are China's commerce minister Wang Wentao and Valdis Dombrovskis, executive vice president of the European Commission. They agreed to begin discussions on the EU's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese EVs.
What date is China requesting the EU to drop its tariff decision by?
China is requesting the European Union to drop its tariff decision on Chinese electric vehicles by July 4th. This request comes as both sides agreed to start consultations on the EU's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese EVs.
What are the proposed provisional duties on Chinese EV imports to the EU?
The European Commission plans to impose provisional duties ranging from 17.4% to 38.1% on electric vehicles produced in China, in addition to the standard 10% tariff for car imports2. These duties are set to kick in by July 4 if discussions with Chinese authorities do not result in a resolution.