German car industry and politicians slam EU tariffs on Chinese EVs

Volkswagen, Mercedes hit by weak China demand as strikes loom over troubled sector

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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

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.

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