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Tariff dispute with the EU: China strikes back

Following the EU investigation into EV tariffs, China is now starting its own investigation into unfair trade practices by the EU. Certainly no coincidence: All of the industries mentioned were recently affected by anti-subsidy investigations.

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EV tariffs: How von der Leyen prevailed over Scholz

The tariffs are here, but the conflicts are far from over. Berlin intends to keep intervening in Brussels to avoid provoking Beijing too much. And Beijing will almost certainly retaliate – though probably not against Germany first.

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Investment: How Volvo plans to avoid EV tariffs

The planned EV tariffs may already have the desired effect: Volvo, owned by Geely, could invest in Belgium to avoid having to import its products from the People's Republic.

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Photovoltaics: How Biden plugs the last loopholes for Chinese solar imports

The USA will soon impose tariffs on double-sided solar modules from China, which have been exempt so far. In this way, Biden wants to protect domestic manufacturers even better. However, this leaves him with a dilemma between the energy transition and market protection.

By Christiane Kuehl