Beijing on Wednesday rejected the European Union’s imposition of additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, after a European investigation found that Beijing’s subsidies to its companies were harming the European car industry.
China disagrees with and does not accept this ruling and has filed a complaint under the WTO dispute settlement mechanism,” a spokesman for China’s commerce ministry said, adding, ‘China will take all necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.

On Tuesday, the European Commission adopted a regulation imposing additional tariffs on electric cars imported from China on the grounds that they create unfair competition.
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Once the decision comes into force, the tariffs will be final and will remain in place for five years.