VW says cost cuts -- not tariffs -- will protect Europe from Chinese EVs

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May 23, 2024 05:34 PM

Volkswagen Group said higher import tariffs for Chinese-made EVs in the European Union will offer only a short respite, with lower costs necessary to stay competitive over the long run.

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