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德国公开反对法国,中国电动车征税计划,欧盟内部现重大分歧
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-22 10:06

Group 1 - The EU is experiencing internal conflict regarding tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, with Germany opposing France's stance [1][10] - German automakers, such as Volkswagen and BMW, heavily rely on the Chinese market, with Volkswagen selling 3 million cars in China, accounting for one-third of its global sales [3][4] - BMW's profits from China exceed those from the entire European market by 20%, highlighting the critical importance of the Chinese market for German automotive companies [4][10] Group 2 - The German automotive industry association supports opposing tariffs, emphasizing that trade protectionism is not a viable solution [6][10] - Other EU countries, like France, have minimal stakes in the Chinese market, allowing them to advocate for tariffs without significant repercussions [10][12] - The voting results showed a split in the EU, with 10 countries supporting tariffs, 5 opposing, and 12 abstaining, indicating a lack of unity [14][17] Group 3 - China's potential retaliatory measures, such as imposing tariffs on French brandy, could significantly impact French businesses, as 25% of French brandy exports go to China [19][22] - The EU's strategy to impose tariffs may inadvertently accelerate the localization of Chinese automotive production in Europe, as companies like BYD and SAIC establish factories in countries that opposed tariffs [24][30] - The long-term implications of this tariff dispute may catalyze the globalization of the Chinese automotive industry, revealing the EU's internal vulnerabilities when member states' core interests conflict [32][34]