European Union officials have dismissed claims that a resolution to ongoing trade tensions with China over electric vehicle (EV) tariffs is near. While discussions between the EU and Chinese representatives continue,

European Union and Chinese officials are discussing alternatives to European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV), including minimum prices at which such cars could be sold in Europe, but no solution is imminent,

The European Union has only seen limited progress in recent weeks in negotiations with China over a comprehensive deal to replace tariffs on electric vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter.

This is sort of a good thing for the reputation of Chinese-made cars in Europe over the long term,” said Paul Gong, head of China auto research at UBS.

Brussels and Beijing are nearing a solution over tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports into the bloc, the chair of the trade committee of the European Parliament told a German broadcaster.

The European Commission has initiated a case against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning temporary anti-dumping measures imposed by Beijing on the import of brandy from the EU. These measures by China were applied in retaliation for EU tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China.