The European Union's provisional tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs) began on July 5, 2024. These tariffs were imposed following an investigation by the European Commission, which aimed to address concerns about China's alleged unfair support for its domestic EV industry.
EU member states have four months to discuss and implement the European Commission's provisional tariffs on China-made electric vehicle imports. The tariffs took effect on July 5, 2024, and within the four-month period, a final decision on the definitive tariffs must be made through a vote by EU member states2.