Why is the EU imposing new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China? | News

The European Union is considering imposing tough new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, which Beijing has called pure protectionism.

There are also divisions within the EU over this project among German automakers and other automakers with significant exposure to the Chinese market.

So what’s behind this dispute – and could it lead to a wider trade war?

Presenter:

Tom McRae

Guests:

Andy Mok – senior fellow at the Center for China and Globalization

Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer – director of the Automotive Research Center

Vicky Pryce – chief economic advisor at the Center for Economics and Business Research