In a plot twist straight out of ‘Game of Thrones’ , German manufacturing heavyweights are rallying against the EU’s proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, calling them a major misstep. The clash comes as a delegation of Germany’s smart manufacturing giants visited the Chinese mainland this week to study leading EV innovators like BYD and NIO.
‘Trade wars aren’t cool,’ seems to be the vibe. The German leaders argued that tariffs could disrupt supply chains and slow Europe’s green transition – a move as strategic as bringing a knife to a Tesla Cybertruck showdown.
China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian doubled down on diplomacy, stating: ‘China stands ready to address industry concerns through dialogue.’ Translation? Beijing’s playing the collaboration card , not the confrontation one.
With Germany being China’s top EU trading partner, this tariff tiff could reshape the future of clean energy tech. Will Brussels listen? For young professionals tracking global markets, this is reality TV – with billion-dollar stakes.
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German manufacturing leaders: Tariffs on Chinese EVs a mistake
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