Electric Vehicles
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China Finalizes World’s First Ban on Flush EV Door Handles
China has finalized a new mandatory national standard that effectively bans flush or hidden electric vehicle (EV) door handles beginning in 2027, a move aimed at improving safety and post-crash rescue. The move could have a particular impact on U.S. electric vehicle producer Tesla, as well as a
Carney Visit To China Yields Apparent Resolution of Several Trade Disputes
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China has led to the announcement of resolutions to several high-profile trade disputes between the two countries.
China To End Export Tax Rebates for Solar and Battery Products
Last week, China's Ministry of Finance announced a plan to adjust value-added tax (VAT) export rebate policies applying to solar and battery products, a move that could cool the price wars and ease trade tensions.
EU, China Pave Way for Price Undertakings in EV CVD Case
The European Commission announced today that it was issuing a Guidance Document "on the submission of price undertaking offers in the context of the anti-subsidy duties in place on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China." This provides a framework for individual companies to negotiate price undertakings which
Beijing Hails EV Subsidy Talks, Addresses Nexperia Dispute
China's Ministry of Commerce welcomed the EU's move to negotiate price undertakings with Chinese companies to replace anti-subsidy duties on EVs. Separately, the Ministry stressed that the diplomatic deadlock over the semiconductor firm Nexperia remains a concern, urging the Dutch government to take "constructive
China Files WTO Complaint against Indian Battery/EV/Auto Subsidies
Last week, China filed its first ever WTO complaint against India, targeting subsidies in the battery and auto sectors.
WTO Panel Composed in Electric Vehicle Countervailing Duty Dispute
A WTO panel has been composed to hear China's complaint regarding EU countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.