EU's tariffs on Chinese EVs could slow progress on bloc's green goals

Berlin, Germany - Forced to choose between its ambitious climate goals and a major loss of electric vehicle market share to China, the European Union opted to protect its carmakers. But analysts say the long-term effect on efforts to reduce greenhouse gases remains to be seen.

Provisional duties of up to 37.6% on Chinese-made EVs imposed by the EU earlier this month "might slow sales of EVs," which are a key comp