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European Union last year imposed tariffs of up to 45% on Chinese-made electric vehicles

The European Union is considering scrapping its large tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars in favour of a new minimum pricing strategy.

Last year it imposed rates of up to 45% on Chinese manufacturers’ electric vehicles after the European Commission found China's car industry benefited from “unfair subsidisation”.

MG owner SAIC was hit with the highest tariff (35.3%, in addition to the standard 10% import duty) while BYD was charged an extra 17.4%

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