China filed a lawsuit against the EU at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over tariffs on electric cars. This was stated by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. RIA Novosti.
“China does not agree with or accept this decision and has made a request under the WTO dispute settlement mechanism,” the ministry said.
The EU’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese manufacturers has been called “unfair competition” by Chinese officials under the pretext of “fair competition”.
29 October European Commission accepted Final decision on imposing a tax of up to 35.3% on electric vehicle imports from China.
China before now sent Request for consultation with the EU within the scope of the WTO on 14 August 2024. Beijing says the measures introduced by the European Union are part of Article VI of the 1994 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. He argues that it contradicts the article and some provisions of the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.
According to the organization’s rules, if consultations fail to resolve the dispute within 60 days, China can request that the matter be referred to a special judicial panel. This will be a response to taxes on electric cars.
previously china reported To the oppressive tariffs Canada imposes on its cars.