In the survey money.pl 50 economists from universities, research centers and financial institutions took part. 54 percent of them agreed with the statement that “The Polish economy will gain more than it will lose from a sharp increase in EU tariffs on the import of Chinese electric cars.” 26 percent were of the opposite opinion, and 20 percent has no opinion on this matter.
Tariffs on electric cars from China. Will Poland benefit from this?
– Poland is already one of the largest producers of batteries for electric vehicles in Europe. Protection from Chinese competition could attract even more foreign investment, creating new jobs – emphasized Dr. Hab. in an interview with the website. Łukasz Goczek, professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw.
In turn, prof. Paweł Strzelecki from the Warsaw School of Economics noted that the balance depends on the launch of Izera. – Chinese companies will be more willing to invest within the EU, which is good news for this project – he added. – On the other hand, many Polish companies are in the supply networks of German concerns. A tariff war with China and greater protection of the US market will not serve them, but some companies may also notice greater interest from Western companies, which will strive to further reduce costs, he emphasized.
However, in the second money.pl survey, 36 percent economists agreed with the statement that “the balance of benefits and costs resulting from the increase in customs duties on the import of Chinese cars will depend on whether the production of Izera will be launched in Poland.” 54% are of the opposite opinion. respondents, and 10 percent he has no opinion on this matter.
– Customs duties could be beneficial for domestic producers of electric cars, but it still does not change the fact that it would be better for the economy if consumers could buy cheaper foreign goods – said Dr. Hab. Arkadiusz Sieroń, assistant professor at the Institute of Economic Sciences at the Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics of the University of Wrocław, in an interview with the website. In turn, Wojciech Paczos, a lecturer at the University of Cardiff and a member of the “Prosperity for Generations” expert group, explained that he treated the proposal of prohibitive tariffs on the import of electric cars from China with skepticism. – Sometimes there are higher goals, such as safety. Then the use of tariffs and even sanctions is justified (…). Here I am not sure that there is a higher necessity – he commented.
Customs duties on Chinese electric cars. China has entered into a strategic partnership with Slovakia
Slovakia is one of the European Union countries that voted against additional customs duties on Chinese electric cars. The additional tariff rates came into force on Wednesday 30 Octoberand already on Friday November 1st Beijing announced that its relations with Slovakia have been elevated to a strategic partnership, it says Reuters Agency.
The Chinese authorities have granted Slovak citizens the right to visa-free entry to China for a period of fifteen days. – We, in turn, have committed to establishing a direct air connection. But above all, we talked about large energy and infrastructure projects. Currently, two large Chinese investments are starting in Slovakia, he said prime minister Slovakia's Robert Fico, who is in China on an official visit.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said that he will encourage Chinese companies to invest in Slovakia. He also said that China would strengthen cooperation with Slovakia in the field of energy (including green energy), transport, logistics and infrastructure.
The European Union has introduced additional tariffs on electric cars from China
Additional customs duties on electric cars from China reaching up to 45%. valid in the European Union from Wednesday, October 30. As she informed Reuters AgencyChina's Ministry of Commerce responded by instructing local automotive companies to suspend investments in countries that voted for the introduction of tariffs and invest more willingly in those countries that voted against.