Spain Urges EU to Reconsider Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls for a compromise to avoid a trade war with China amid looming EU tariff vote.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has shifted his stance, urging the EU to rethink proposed tariffs of up to 36% on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will visit Europe for discussions with the European Commission's Valdis Dombrovskis on September 19.
Sanchez's comments come after a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they discussed fair trade and the potential impact of tariffs on Spanish exports.
The EU's 27 member states are set to vote on the proposed tariffs by the end of October, needing a qualified majority to pass.
China has threatened retaliatory duties on EU imports, such as pork and dairy, which could significantly affect Spain's economy.