The proposed tariffs, introduced in June, were rooted in claims that Chinese electric vehicles benefit from state subsidies, giving them an unfair edge over European manufacturers. China, however, has staunchly denied these accusations, asserting that the EU’s actions are nothing more than protectionism masquerading as fairness. Beijing insists that it has never subsidized its EV industry and condemns the EU’s decision as not only unjustified but also illegal under international trade norms.

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