Overview

• China has filed a complaint with the WTO against the EU's provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
• The EU imposed additional duties of up to 38% on Chinese EVs, claiming they benefit from unfair subsidies.
• China argues that the EU's measures lack legal and factual basis and undermine climate change efforts.
• The dispute reflects broader tensions in global trade and green technology dominance.
• Definitive duties are expected to take effect by November, pending further negotiations.