Electric Vehicles
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The Political Rhetoric on Chinese Subsidies and EVs
In response to a recent statement by President Biden on Chinese subsidies to the EV sector, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has weighed in on the issue. The rhetoric from both sides merits some fact checking and clarification.
Trade Experts Discuss New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese EVs
At a Washington International Trade Association event last week, a number of U.S. trade experts discussed the reasons that the Biden administration imposed new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), as well as various possible new developments and Chinese reactions.
Canadian Minister Discusses EV Tariffs on China
When asked whether the Canadian government would follow the U.S. lead and impose tariffs on EV imports from China, Canada's Industry Minister suggested in general terms that it was aligned with the U.S., without making a clear commitment on the tariffs.
MOFCOM to U.S. and EU: Choose Climate Cooperation or Trade Protectionism
China's Ministry of Commerce released a statement today arguing that its new energy sector benefits the world and the rhetoric of "industrial overcapacity" is essentially a "double standard" and "trade protectionism."
Biden Administration's Section 301 Tariff Revisions Target Clean Energy, Strategic Sectors
After a process that lasted almost two years, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) has completed a review of the impact of U.S. tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in response to "China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to
EU-France-China Trilateral Meeting Kicks Off with Trade Issues
At the beginning of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to France, there was a trilateral meeting in Paris with leaders from China, France and the European Union (EU), with trade and market access as the priority issues.
With Recent Moves, China Woos Tesla
Tesla received a significant boost in China last week as the company cleared some key hurdles for its operations, as the company seeks to solidify its foothold in China.