US announces higher China tariffs, including 100% for EVs – DW – 05/14/2024
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The US has announced a series of increased tariffs on goods in various key sectors hailing from China. Semiconductors, solar cells, batteries, electric vehicles and some minerals are among the affected items.
  • Bye@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Because of environmental and labor cost differences.

    Chinese companies can pay lower wages and pollute more freely compared to US and European companies. So a tariff offsets those advantages.