The head of Italian auto suppliers lobby Anfia has urged the European Union to impose 80% tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles and parts above a certain threshold to safeguard Europe's car industry.
Anfia President Roberto Vavassori told Reuters that Chinese imports to the European Union should be tariff-free up to 8% of annual European vehicle registrations, but with an 80% tariff on imports above that limit.
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It should cover both vehicles and components, he said, as parts account for roughly 80% of a vehicle's value.
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Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) showed that the share of Chinese-branded cars sold in the EU rose to top 9% in the first half of this year.
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The EU imposes additional duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles on top of its standard 10% car import tariff, with the combined tariff burden ranging from roughly 18% to 45% depending on the manufacturer. The measures, introduced in 2024, are due to remain in force for five years.
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Vavassori called into question Chinese carmakers' long-term commitment to building supply chains in Europe.
Automakers such as BYD and Chery are moving production to Europe, but have little interest in local sourcing, he said.
Their factories in Europe "are screwdriver factories," Vavassori said, predicting Chinese manufacturers will keep importing most components from China or low-cost countries close to Europe.
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