Hungary has publicly criticized the European Union's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, calling the move 'brutal' and counterproductive. The pushback came just hours after the EU announced the new levies on Wednesday.
'Instead of punitive tariffs, the EU should support the European EV industry,' said Hungary's economy ministry in a fiery statement. The country labeled the tariffs as a form of 'protectionism' and stressed that such measures won’t solve the bloc’s competitiveness challenges.
With global EV markets heating up faster than a Tesla battery, Hungary’s stance highlights growing divisions within the EU on how to balance competition and cooperation. Will this spark a broader debate on green tech trade? Stay plugged in for updates.
