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In a major escalation of trade tensions, China has appealed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the European Union's (EU) decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). The EU claims that these vehicles receive unfair government subsidies, giving Chinese manufacturers an advantage over their European competitors. The dispute could have far-reaching implications for the global electric vehicle market and broader efforts at environmental transformation. Background: The essence of the controversy The EU's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric cars comes amid concerns that Chinese automakers receive significant financial support from their government. According to the EU, these subsidies allow Chinese companies to sell their electric cars at lower prices in Europe, thereby undercutting prices for European manufacturers who do not receive the same level of support. The European Commission argued that this practice distorts the market and harms fair

The duties will range from 17.4% to 37.6% and will be in place for four months while the EU conducts a further investigation into the matter. The EU claims that Chinese electric car manufacturers receive unfair subsidies from their government, giving them an unfair advantage in the European market. The EU says these subsidies include tax breaks, cheap loans and direct payments. Tariffs are being imposed on a number of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, including BYD, Geely and SAIC. The specific tariff rate for each producer will vary depending on the level of subsidies they allegedly received. The EU's decision to impose tariffs drew criticism from China. The Chinese government called the tariffs "protectionist" and threatened to retaliate with its own tariffs on European goods. The EU tariffs are likely to have a significant impact on China's electric vehicle industry. BYD, the world's largest electric car maker, is expected to be hit particularly hard by t