The EU is considering lowering the proposed additional tariffs on imported electric vehicles from China.

According to multiple media reports, the EU is preparing to slightly reduce the proposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China. Sources revealed that the EU will reduce the additional tax rate on Tesla electric vehicles imported from China from the originally proposed 9% to slightly less than 8%. This adjustment is based on new information provided by various companies. EU member states will vote before the proposed final tariff takes effect in November.

Previously, on August 20, the European Commission announced the final ruling disclosure of the anti - subsidy investigation on Chinese electric vehicles, triggering a strong reaction from China. The spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce responded on the same day that the EUs final ruling disclosure failed to fully absorb Chinas opinions, still adhered to the wrong approach, proposed high tax rates, and treated different types of Chinese enterprises differently through sampling, resulting in a distorted investigation result. China believes that the final ruling disclosure is based on the facts unilaterally determined by the EU, rather than the facts jointly recognized by both sides, and expresses firm opposition and high concern.

Since the end of June, China and the EU have carried out more than ten rounds of technical consultations on this case. China said that it has always been in the greatest sincerity to properly handle trade disputes with the EU through dialogue and consultation. China hopes that the EU will adopt a rational and pragmatic attitude to explore a proper solution as soon as possible to avoid further escalation of trade frictions. China emphasizes that it will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.