Trade Barriers

EU Targets Chinese PHEVs: Plug-in Hybrids May Face Additional Tariffs

The EU is considering imposing additional tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), following the existing maximum 35.3% tariff on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs). PHEVs are a key export category for Chinese automakers to Europe, and any new tariffs would impact the European strategies of Chery, BYD, Geely, and other brands.

472 views2026-06-20

U.S. Congress Proposes Bill to Ban Chinese-Affiliated Automakers with Over 15% Stake

U.S. Congress is reviewing targeted legislation that would prohibit automakers with over 15% ownership by foreign adversary governments from producing, selling, or importing vehicles in America. Mercedes-Benz could be forced to exit the U.S. market due to BAIC and Geely stakes. If enacted, this would mark a new phase in global automotive trade protectionism and further accelerate Chinese companies' deep cultivation of alternative markets in Central Asia and Russia.

251 views2026-06-16