EU says it will impose tariffs on electric cars from China

However, the European Commission is open to finding a different solution with China if possible.

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen | Photo: Nadja Wohlleben/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix

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Importing electric cars from China to Europe is likely to become more expensive in the future.

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