EU launches investigation into Chinese EVs to protect European automakers

The European Commission says cheap electric vehicles from China are undercutting its auto industry and has launched an investigation into unfair trade practices.

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There’s a battle between Europe and China that’s brewing over electric vehicles. The European Union has accused China of dumping cheap, government-subsidized electric cars on its market, contending that it’s unfair for European automakers. The EU has launched an investigation. NPR’s Rob Schmitz joins us now from Berlin. Rob, thanks so much for being with us.

ROB SCHMITZ, BYLINE: Morning, Scott.

SIMON: It seems like every automaker is certainly trying to move to electric vehicles. What’s

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