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EU tariffs on Chinese EVs ‘crucial’: French economy minister

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs 'crucial': French economy minister
Source: Unpslash

A 35-percent tariff on Chinese electric vehicle imports announced by the European Commission Tuesday is “crucial” to the survival of the bloc’s car industry, French Economy Minister Antoine Armand said.

“The European Union is taking a crucial decision to protect and defend our trade interests, at a time when our car industry needs our support more than ever,” Armand said in a statement.

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