BRUSSELS, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission announced Friday that it passed a vote to impose punitive tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (EVs), sparking criticism from several European countries and auto industries who warn the move could boomerang against the European Union's (EU) competitiveness.
Though the Commission said it had secured necessary support from member states, 12 EU members abstained from the vote and five voted against the decision. Meanwhile, the Commission also highlighted the continued work between the EU and China to explore an alternative solution.
