As EU countries are expected to vote on whether to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) on Friday, dissenting voices have grown louder. Germany is expected to vote against the tariffs on Chinese EVs in Friday’s vote,

The European Union should seek a compromise and negotiated outcome with China, Spain said on Thursday, on the eve of a crucial EU vote on electric vehicle (EV) tariffs.

Germany's automakers and unions have pressured German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to vote against the tariffs in a vote by EU member states on Friday because of fears of a trade war. Spain is calling for a compromise.