Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are calling for a fair shake in Europe as trade tensions spark concerns over market access. A delegation from the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) met with European policymakers this week, urging them to avoid letting politics derail ‘green transition’ goals 🚗💨.
Trade Tensions or Climate Progress?
The group warned that new EU tariffs on Chinese EVs—up to 38.1% on some models—could backfire by slowing the adoption of affordable zero-emission vehicles. ‘Restricting competition doesn’t just hurt innovation—it hurts the planet,’ one representative argued.
Decoupling vs. De-risking
Talks also highlighted fears that U.S.-EU trade spats could push Europe toward ‘decoupling’ from China instead of balanced ‘de-risking.’ The CCCEU stressed that Chinese EVs aren’t ‘trade diversions’ but competitive solutions for Europe’s climate targets 🌱.
Regulatory Roadblocks Ahead?
The delegation raised alarms about stricter EU rules on foreign investments, calling for transparency in policies like the upcoming automotive action plan. ‘Fair play benefits everyone,’ they said, pushing for negotiations on EV price caps to stabilize global trade 🤝.
