The EU Commission’s decision to impose provisional duties on 100% electric cars produced in China was not digested by the Asian giant. Which he announced in fact appeal to the WTOor World Trade Organization, the organization that deals with world trade: it was the spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce He Yadong who made it known, explaining how China is reserving the right to bring a lawsuit and take all necessary measures to vigorously defend the rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
Anti-Chinese electric car duties
“We contest the legitimacy of EU measures because lacking factual and legal basis. This move is not only bound to harm the legal rights and interests of China’s electric vehicle industry, but also distort automotive production and supply chains around the world, including in the EU – the words of the spokesperson reported by Ansa – Brussels’ actions are suspected of violating World Trade Organization rules and are a pure protectionist behavior“.
China announces appeal to WTO
The Chinese government’s position is clear: either a compromise will be found on the issue by early July, or a series of countermeasures defined as necessary. “We must safeguard WTO rules and market principles and protect rights and interests legitimate of the Chinese electric vehicle industry and its enterprises”added Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.
Three manufacturers in the crosshairs
We remind you that the EU Commission’s decision to proceed with the imposition of provisional duties it was only taken yesterday the day before: le sanctions imposed on the three Chinese manufacturers included in the sample will be BYD 17.4%, Geely 20% and SAIC 38.1%. Differently from these, the other producers who collaborated in the investigation will be subject to an average duty of 21%, while it will be 38.1% for all those who did not cooperate.
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