Germany attempts to block or ease the EU's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

News on June 14, Bloomberg quoted people familiar with the matter as saying that the German government is working hard to prevent or at least "soften" the EU's decision to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. German officials have expressed optimism that a solution can be found in direct negotiations with China and believe there is still room to reach a deal with China before tariffs take effect on July 4. This move will help avoid the outbreak of a Sino-German trade war. There is still room for Germany to reach an agreement with China, which means there is still time to reach an agreement before the tariffs take effect on July 4.

Data shows that the German government and many local car companies have expressed strong opposition to the EU's decision. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said after the decision was announced that there was still a chance to try to prevent the damage caused by the tariffs. At the same time, German Federal Minister of Digitalization and Transport Falk Webbe also warned that the EU's move may trigger a "trade war", which will not only fail to protect the development of European industries, but may actually harm German companies.

The German government emphasized that the EU should engage in constructive dialogue with China to seek a level playing field for international trade instead of imposing additional restrictive measures. At the same time, many German car company executives have also spoken out and expressed their firm support for free trade.

BMW Chairman Zipzer bluntly pointed out that the European Commission’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is wrong and will harm European companies and the overall interests of Europe. He believes that protectionist measures will not help companies compete successfully in the international market, and free trade remains BMW's guiding principle.

According to reports, Mercedes-Benz CEO Källenius also said that as an exporting country, Germany does not need to increase trade barriers, but should be committed to eliminating trade barriers and following the spirit of the World Trade Organization. Volkswagen also expressed concern about the EU's decision, believing that the negative impact of this decision will exceed the impact on Europe, especially the German automotive industry. Volkswagen said it is convinced that removing trade barriers will help promote the spirit of global trade organizations.

It remains to be seen whether the EU will reconsider its tariff decision on Chinese electric vehicles amid strong opposition from the German government and car companies.

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