The European Union (EU) is set to vote on imposing significant tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, with plans to introduce duties as high as 45% potentially. According to EU officials, the vote is scheduled for October 4, though the date remains subject to change.
Member states have received a draft regulation outlining the proposed tariffs, which must be approved by a vote among the 27 EU countries. For the tariffs to take effect by the end of October, at least 15 member states, representing 65% of the EU’s population, must refrain from casting a majority of votes against the measure.
The voting process has encountered delays as EU member states engage in last-minute negotiations with China to reach a resolution that could avert the new tariffs. In addition to the proposed 45% levy, the European Commission is also considering a separate proposal to impose a final tariff of up to 35.3% on Chinese-made electric vehicles, which would be in addition to the existing 10% standard import duty for cars entering the EU.
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