The European Commission has approved steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) after a year-long investigation, aiming to protect the European automotive industry from unfair competition due to Chinese subsidies. The tariffs will last for five years, and negotiations with China for a potential deal on minimum prices are ongoing. The move is seen as necessary to prevent significant losses for EU carmakers amid rising competition and market share from Chinese firms. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)