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Mercedes-Benz joins Geely's court challenge to EU tariffs on China EVs

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Posted on January 28, 2025

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz has joined its Chinese joint venture partner Geely's legal challenge at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) against EU tariffs on China-made electric

Mercedes-Benz and Geely Challenge EU Tariffs on China EVs

BERLIN (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz has joined its Chinese joint venture partner Geely's legal challenge at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) against EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.

The luxury carmaker produces the Smart vehicle in China via a joint venture with Geely, who face 18.8% tariffs on imports of China-made EVs to Europe.

(Reporting by Victoria Waldersee; Editing by Madeline Chambers)

Key Takeaways

Mercedes-Benz joins Geely in a legal challenge against EU tariffs.
The case is filed at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
The tariffs affect China-made electric vehicles imported to Europe.
Smart vehicles, produced in China, are impacted by the tariffs.
The current tariff rate on these imports is 18.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

The main topic is Mercedes-Benz and Geely's legal challenge against EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles.

Why are Mercedes-Benz and Geely challenging the tariffs?

They are challenging the tariffs because they affect the import of China-made electric vehicles, including Smart vehicles, to Europe.

What is the current tariff rate on China-made EVs?

The current tariff rate on China-made electric vehicles imported to Europe is 18.8%.

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