EU Denies Hybrid Tariff Probe as EV Duties Stand and Trade Tensions Broaden
The European Commission, via spokesperson Olof Gill, stated there is no ongoing investigation into Chinese hybrid vehicle exports, emphasizing that the 2024 probe and resulting measures focused solely on fully electric vehicles. The report also highlights negotiation space via “price undertaking” guidance and a wider escalation of tariff threats that increases policy volatility for automotive trade.