EU Delays Decision on Chinese EV Tariffs Until Post-Election

The European Commission seeks to avoid election campaign disruption by postponing a key trade decision.

The EU's decision on imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is now expected after June 9 elections.
Brussels launched a probe into Chinese EV subsidies last October, claiming unfair competition.
China has threatened retaliatory tariffs on European agricultural and industrial imports.
The EU aims to protect its automotive industry without triggering a trade war with Beijing.
German and French officials express differing views on the necessity and impact of the tariffs.