Overview

• Germany opposes tariffs due to its significant automotive exports to China, while France supports them.
• The European Commission's proposed tariffs aim to counteract Chinese subsidies, with provisional rates up to 37.6%.
• China's potential retaliatory tariffs could target European goods like pork and brandy.
• Negotiations between the EU and China are ongoing, with a four-month window to reach an agreement.
• Other nations, including Canada and the US, are also considering measures against Chinese EV imports.