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Hungary's backing for Chinese EV makers over EU duties boils down to politics

By Joanna Sopinska ( April 4, 2025, 10:42 GMT | Comment) -- Hungary's decision to support China-based EV makers in their legal battle against the European Commission over anti-subsidy duties looks like an effort to further strengthen its ties with Beijing. It's an unprecedented move in the EU's largest trade-defense court challenge to date, but it's unlikely to significantly influence the outcome. Hungary will be limited to echoing the Chinese arguments instead of introducing its own claims.  Hungary sparked debate this week by saying it plans to support China-based electric vehicle makers, including Tesla Shanghai, in their legal fight against EU anti-subsidy duties....

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