The European Union failed to reach a consensus on imposing higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles due to a significant number of abstentions during a crucial vote. The European Commission is now tasked with pushing the proposal forward, citing concerns over China's subsidies that allow its EVs to be sold at lower prices. The new tariffs, which will take effect in November, aim to protect EU carmakers from unfair competition. The situation has raised tensions between the EU and China, with potential retaliatory measures from Beijing. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)