Spanish carmaker SEAT rejects EU tariffs on Chinese EVs


  • World
  • Saturday, 05 Oct 2024

MADRID, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Spanish carmaker SEAT, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, expressed its strong rejection of the European Commission's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (EVs) on Friday as it will jeopardize the company's employment and the European automotive industry.

"As a European company deeply committed to the region, Seat S.A. firmly rejects this decision, which is difficult to understand, especially when compared to the more favorable tariffs applied to non-European competitors," the company said in a statement, according to local media.

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