France and Germany push Norway to adopt EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars
France and Germany have urged Norway to implement the EU's punitive duty on Chinese electric vehicles as a condition for joining a new automotive agreement.
France and Germany reached a consensus on Friday to strengthen the European automotive industry by targeting Chinese competition. Their proposal requires Norway to enforce the EU's punitive tariff on Chinese electric cars before it can join a new bilateral car agreement. The demand ties into the yet-unapproved "Made in Europe" initiative, which would favor vehicles built and supplied with European parts in public procurement and support programs.
The proposal would shift automotive rules from the broader Industrial Accelerator Act into a dedicated car package. While the tariff and the "Made in Europe" policy remain proposals, they signal a coordinated effort to protect European manufacturers from low-cost imports.
Why it matters
The move could raise car prices in Norway and reshape EU-China trade dynamics in the electric-vehicle market.
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