EU says Chinese EV price offers have expired. China Made Mall Practise Again in Focus.

The European Commission is conducting an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). Several EV exporters have submitted price agreements, which are commitments to maintain a minimum import price to counteract identified subsidies.

Deadline for Price Initiatives

The deadline for these submissions was August 24, and no new proposals can be made after this date, according to a commission spokesman. All submissions from Chinese automakers were received by the deadline, leaving no opportunity for resubmission after initial offers were rejected.

Potential Tariffs and Trade Discussions

The Commission has proposed a final tariff of up to 35.3% on Chinese-made EVs, in addition to the EU’s standard 10% car import tariff. EU member states are set to vote on these proposed duties on September 25, with potential implementation by the end of October.

Political Implications

While the proposed tariffs are expected to pass, concerns about possible Chinese retaliation on EU exports like pork and dairy products loom large. Chinese Trade Minister Wang Wenbao is currently in Europe to discuss the matter with EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis.