German State Minister Suggests Higher Tariffs on Chinese Cars to Encourage Partnerships with Volkswagen

A German state minister has suggested that the EU consider raising tariffs on cars made in China as a way to encourage partnerships between European automakers and their Chinese counterparts. The comments come amid threats by Volkswagen to close four factories, including one in Saxony, if no alternative solutions are found.

By Reuters Thu, July 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

German State Minister Suggests Higher Tariffs on Chinese Cars to Encourage Partnerships with Volkswagen

Topics: automotive industry China-EU relations trade policy Volkswagen

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