Huo Jianguo Highlights EU's Strategy in Ongoing Electric Vehicle Discussions
Huo Jianguo's Insights on EU Negotiation Tactics
Chinese officials are on high alert regarding the European Commission's 'divide and conquer' tactics during ongoing electric vehicle (EV) tariff negotiations. Analysts caution that the EU's strategy aims to lure individual Chinese EV manufacturers into distinct agreements, potentially undermining China's unified approach.
The Stakes of Separate Negotiations
According to Wang Yiwei, director of the Institute of International Affairs at Renmin University of China, the EU is seeking to entice Chinese EV firms by offering lower tariffs in one-on-one negotiations. He argues that this could result in cracks in Beijing's overall strategy. China's Ministry of Commerce has voiced concerns that these separate discussions could erode trust and complicate future negotiations.
- Key Point: The European Commission insists on its right to engage with individual manufacturers, though this has raised alarms in Beijing.
- Warning: Concurrent negotiations may lead to increased costs in implementing agreements.
Unified Representation Critical for Future Talks
As the EU's punitive tariffs loom, Huo Jianguo from the China WTO Research Association stresses the necessity of having a unified voice through the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products. He contends that only through collective efforts can Chinese manufacturers secure a favorable outcome in these pivotal talks.
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