EU reduces tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, the beginning of the thaw?
This action could help alleviate ongoing trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing.
This edition of The Mobility Week in Review explores the EU’s decision to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, Istanbul’s rise as the world’s top airport, Northvolt’s strategic shift to produce groundbreaking batteries, Portugal’s effort to introduce a flat rate for public transport, and Trump’s intentions to end electric car subsidies.
Let’s dive in without further delay…
🥶 Shifts emerging in EU-China relations
On Tuesday, August 20, the European Commission reduced its proposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, marking one of the strongest indications yet that it is open to resolving the prolonged trade dispute through negotiations. This move could help alleviate the ongoing trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing.