EU must not be 'naive' in China EV talks, Spain economy minister says

Bloc should protect domestic industries and 'be a bit more self-centered'

20240705 Spanish economy minister Carlos Cuerpo

Spanish economy minister Carlos Cuerpo tells Nikkei Asia on July 4 that his country will not engage in a 'trade war' with China. Cuerpo is in Tokyo to launch a Japan-Spain business forum. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)

ALICE FRENCH, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Spain's economy minister said the European Union must stand its ground in negotiations with Beijing over electric vehicle imports following the bloc's implementation of hefty provisional duties against Chinese EVs.

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