Trade warGerman car industry and politicians slam EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Volkswagen, Mercedes hit by weak China demand as strikes loom over troubled sector
Workers protest in September against Volkswagen's plan to close plants and lay off staff. The German car industry has been hit by a slump in demand in Europe and China. © Reuters
JENS KASTNER, Contributing writer
October 30, 2024 20:24 JST
HAMBURG, Germany -- Germany's car industry and politicians on Wednesday slammed the European Commission's decision to impose punitive tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, calling the move another nail in the coffin for Europe's largest automotive sector.