Worries are growing in Washington that a flood of Chinese products could put new American investments in clean energy and high-tech factories at risk.
The announcement underscores the threat to European and U.S. automakers posed by Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers.
The British and European car industries had lobbied for a delay in a measure that would have added costly tariffs to many electric vehicles.
The British and European car industries had lobbied for a delay in a measure that would have added costly tariffs to many electric vehicles.
Chinese electric vehicle companies like Nio are pulling ever further ahead, partly through government support but also rapid technological advances.
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the inquiry amid growing concern about China’s dominance over electric vehicles.
China, an electric-vehicle juggernaut, will have at least seven brands on display, while Germany’s automakers are now a drag on their home economy.
Readers react to a guest essay saying prosecution may have “terrible consequences.” Also: Climate ruling; charging stations for E.V.s; public plazas.
The German automaker lowered its outlook for deliveries and announced changes to its China strategy as it struggles to regain ground lost to other automakers.
Elon Musk’s electric car company is facing intensifying competition from newer Chinese automakers and established Western car companies.