In a recent statement cited by the Financial Times, the head of Volkswagen‘s (VW) brand, Thomas Schäfer, cautioned Brussels against raising tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). Schäfer stressed that such a move could prompt “retaliation” against international brands operating in China.

The European Commission (EC) is currently investigating electric car imports from China, with expectations of tariff increases soon. This decision stems from concerns over a surge in imports, which threatens domestic producers transitioning from traditional combustion engine vehicles to electric ones.

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