In this insightful discussion, Jordyn Dahl, POLITICO’s mobility reporter, Abigaël Vasselier from the Mercator Institute for China Studies, and Max Greira, POLITICO's politics reporter, tackle the rising trade tensions between the EU and China. They explore how affordable Chinese electric vehicles challenge the European automotive industry, leading to discussions on tariffs and market protection. The complexities of the EU's strategy toward electric vehicles and its dependency on China are analyzed, highlighting both competitiveness and security concerns.