China and EU Escalate Trade Dispute with New Tariffs and Probes

Beijing retaliates against European Union's EV tariffs by launching investigation into EU dairy subsidies

The European Commission proposed definitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, ranging up to 36.3%.
China's Ministry of Commerce condemned the tariffs, labeling them as unfair competition and a violation of WTO rules.
In response, China initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into EU dairy products, covering various cheeses, milk, and cream.
Volkswagen and other foreign manufacturers criticized the EU's tariffs, arguing they harm the European automotive industry.
Tesla received a reduced tariff rate of 9%, significantly lower than other Chinese automakers.