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The European regulatory landscape appears poised to adapt to these industry shifts quickly. If tariffs are waived or reduced under the proposed mechanisms, Volkswagen and possibly other automakers will have the operational freedom to move more of their Chinese-made vehicles into Europe without facing prohibitive costs. In monetary terms, a 20.7% tariff plus a 10% import tariff totals roughly 31%, a substantial barrier that could be effectively bypassed.
Furthermore, the issue is exacerbated by the differing tariff treatments among companies. For example:
- Tesla benefits from a 10% tariff with no additional charges due to its unique status and lack of Chinese government subsidies.