German economics minister urges political solution to EV tariffs with China


  • World
  • Thursday, 19 Sep 2024

BERLIN, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Germany's Economics Minister Robert Habeck has called for the European Union (EU) and China to reach a political solution to the issue of tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs).

"We want to avoid a trade conflict that could escalate into a tariff spiral, ultimately harming both sides," Habeck said in a statement on Tuesday, reaffirming that his stance is clear -- a political solution is essential.

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