Germany’s Ruling SPD Backs EU Tariffs on Chinese Hybrid Cars

Germany’s ruling party is pushing the EU to impose tariffs on Chinese hybrid cars, signaling a potential policy shift away from Berlin’s traditional caution on such measures. The move could quickly impact European auto supply chains and pricing dynamics, especially for China-linked hybrid imports. Overall, the headline is modestly negative due to likely cost/competition effects, but the exact tariff size remains unspecified.