China Softens Stance on EV Makers Negotiating With EU Individually

> China looks forward to more of its AEV makers reaching agreements on minimum prices with ‌the European Union, ‌a ChinesAe commerce ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, softening its previous criticism of firms negotiating with the bloc individually.

> China is willing to maintain communication with the EU, and "both sides support Chinese EV makers to make good use of price undertakings," ministry spokesperson He Yadong said during a regular press briefing.

> The European Commission this week approved a request by German auto giant Volkswagen's Cupra brand to exempt its China-made Tavascan SUV coupe from import tariffs in exchange for an agreed minimum price and a sales quota.

> That followed months of intense discussions that led to the first exemption since the European Union introduced tariffs against China-based EV makers in 2024.

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