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

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)
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.