Reuters: EU Plans Anti-Subsidy Tariffs on Chinese Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

According to a Reuters report on the 19th, the European Commission is planning to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The EU has already been applying additional tariffs on pure electric vehicles from China since 2024.

Citing the German newspaper Handelsblatt, Reuters reported that EU officials and industry sources indicate the bloc is prepared to implement these duties, pending approval from a majority of member states. The potential tariffs specifically target manufacturers including BYD, Chery, and SAIC Motor.

This move comes amid heightened trade tensions between the EU and China. EU leaders discussed strategies on the 18th to address the trade deficit and concerns over over-reliance on Chinese rare earths and critical raw materials. Currently, the EU-China daily trade deficit stands at approximately 1 billion euros.