China and the European Union are still struggling to resolve a high-stakes trade dispute over electric vehicles (EVs) . After eight rounds of intense negotiations, key disagreements linger—and tensions are rising.
China’s Commerce Ministry confirmed Saturday that talks haven’t yet produced a deal, even as technical teams from both sides worked 'intensively' since late September. Beijing has now invited EU officials to send a delegation for face-to-face consultations, emphasizing its commitment to dialogue. \"Our sincerity hasn’t changed,\" a ministry spokesperson said.
The clash centers on EU claims that Chinese EV makers benefit from unfair state subsidies. China denies this and has proposed multiple solutions to address the EU’s concerns, including a price commitment plan backed by Chinese and EU-invested companies in China. But Brussels has yet to respond to what Beijing calls \"core issues\" affecting both markets.
Behind the scenes? The EU has reportedly held separate talks with individual automakers—a move China warns could \"undermine trust\" in negotiations. Both sides previously agreed to avoid unilateral actions after a September meeting between China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
Will the next round of talks break the deadlock? For now, global EV enthusiasts and investors are watching closely.
. After eight rounds of intense negotiations, key disagreements linger—and tensions are rising.
\"Our sincerity hasn’t changed,\" a ministry spokesperson said.
The clash centers on EU claims that Chinese EV makers benefit from unfair state subsidies. China denies this and has proposed multiple solutions to address the EU’s concerns, including a price commitment plan backed by Chinese and EU-invested companies in China. But Brussels has yet to respond to what Beijing calls \"core issues\" affecting both markets.
Behind the scenes? The EU has reportedly held separate talks with individual automakers—a move China warns could \"undermine trust\" in negotiations. Both sides previously agreed to avoid unilateral actions after a September meeting between China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
