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E-Autos

'If you keep kicking the Chinese in the shins, you won't get very far'

In the interview, Sigmar Gabriel doesn't have many good things to say about his successor, Annalena Baerbock. He also strongly criticizes the handling of the German auto industry, emphasizing the need to learn how to vigorously pursue one's own interests in politics, especially when it concerns a pillar of one's own prosperity.

Von Michael Radunski

Markus Grabitz, Amelie Richter (1)

Possible punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs

Paris has been calling for punitive tariffs on EVs from China for some time, and Ursula von der Leyen is now adopting the position. German premium brands in particular fear Chinese retaliation. Beijing speaks of pure protectionism.

Von Markus Grabitz

Tariffs on EVs: VDA calls on Commission to act

In the EU, the development of capacities for the production of batteries for electric cars is proceeding too slowly. As a result, exports to the United Kingdom will be subject to tariffs of ten percent from January. The industry association VDA is calling on the Commission to renegotiate the passage on rules of origin in the TCA free trade agreement with London.

Von Markus Grabitz