BYD (SHE:002594, HKG:1211) and SAIC Motor's (SHA:600104) MG brand have yet to decide on raising prices for their electric vehicles sold in the European Union to counter the impact of additional import duties, Reuters reported Friday, citing sources close to the two companies.
A decision is not expected to be made before July 4, when the provisional duties come into effect. Neither BYD nor SAIC responded to requests for comment, Reuters said.
The news comes after the European Commission imposed tariffs as high as 38.1% on electric vehicle imports from China, a move that drew objections from Beijing.
MG faces a 38.1% increase in tariffs on top of the existing 10% duty, while BYD's new tariffs amount to 17.4%, the newswire said.
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