China Warns EU on Electric Vehicle Tariff Talks

China has cautioned the European Union against conducting separate negotiations regarding prices for Chinese electric vehicles. This warning follows the EU's rejection of a proposal for a minimum price on these vehicles, which Beijing hoped would prevent upcoming tariffs.

China has issued a stark warning to the European Union, advising against separate negotiations on the pricing of electric vehicles manufactured in China. Such measures, China argues, could jeopardize ongoing bilateral tariff talks.

This announcement was made via the Chinese Ministry of Commerce's website, days following the EU's dismissal of a proposed minimum price of 30,000 euros for electric vehicles from China.

China had introduced this pricing strategy in hopes of circumventing EU tariffs set to come into effect next month.

(With inputs from agencies.)