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China Exports Over One Million Vehicles in a Single Month Despite European Tariffs
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China Exports Over One Million Vehicles in a Single Month Despite European Tariffs
China exported more than one million vehicles in June 2026 for the first time, defying EU tariffs of 35% on Chinese electric cars.
- China's General Administration of Customs deputy director Wang Jun reported exports of 1.1 million vehicles in June 2026.
- The European Union had imposed 35% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to increase their prices and reduce demand.
- Chinese automakers absorbed the tariff costs without raising prices and shifted sales toward hybrid vehicles not covered by the EU duties.
- Volkswagen's CEO stated the German group is considering eliminating 50,000 additional jobs, according to an internal memorandum.
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