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,

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,

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.

We are close to an agreement: China could commit to offering e-cars in the EU at a minimum price. This would eliminate the distortion of competition through unfair subsidies, which is why the tariffs were originally introduced.

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 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.

Chinese EVs are already hitting export markets. Chinese EVs have already established beachheads in several major markets. These include Europe, Latin America, and nearby Mexico (w