China has fired back at the EU’s decision to impose extra tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), calling the move \"irrational\" and a thinly veiled act of protectionism 🌍⚖️. In a fiery Wednesday statement, the Ministry of Commerce vowed to defend Chinese companies through World Trade Organization (WTO) mechanisms while keeping dialogue channels open.
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The EU’s anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EVs faces criticism for \"non-compliance\" and undermining fair competition
China has formally challenged the tariffs via WTO dispute channels
Technical teams from both sides are now in fresh talks – but Beijing warns against escalating \"trade frictions\"
While tensions rise, both parties appear to be playing a high-stakes game of diplomatic chess 🧠🇪🇺🇨🇳. China emphasized its preference for resolving disputes through \"pragmatic\" negotiations, mirroring the balancing act global leaders often face in trade wars.
This clash comes as Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO accelerate their global expansion 🚀. Will Brussels and Beijing find common ground? The next round of talks could decide whether this becomes a full-blown trade standoff.
