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Electric vehicles from China face EU tariffs

Electric vehicles from China face EU tariffs

Update: 2024-10-30
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The European Commission has given approval for steep tariffs on electric vehicles made in China. It closes an investigation which started a year ago. They will remain in place for five years.

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Electric vehicles from China face EU tariffs

Electric vehicles from China face EU tariffs

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