China has urged the European Union to avoid escalating trade disputes after the bloc proposed hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) starting July 4. The move, labeled \"protectionist\" by Beijing, risks rocking the boat in one of the world’s most critical economic partnerships. 🚗💥
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticized the EU’s plan to impose temporary tariffs of up to 38.1% on Chinese EV imports, calling it a \"violation of WTO rules\" that could \"harm mutual trust.\" Major European automakers like Volkswagen and BMW have also opposed the tariffs, fearing backlash in their largest market: China. 🇨🇳🇪🇺
\"Dialogue over division,\" Lin emphasized, urging Brussels to \"stop politicizing trade\" and collaborate on solutions. China warned it will take \"all necessary measures\" to protect its EV industry, raising eyebrows about potential retaliatory steps. 💼🛡️
With the EU’s probe into Chinese subsidies sparking fiery debates, the stakes are high for green tech diplomacy. Will cooler heads – and shared climate goals – prevail? 🌱⚖️
