China urges EU to stop ‘politicizing’ economic issues as trade tensions flare

China on Wednesday urged the European Union to stop “politicizing” trade issues after the EU released a draft decision to finalize tariffs on electric vehicles made in China.

The EU’s draft decision on final EV tariffs made mostly minor modifications to the provisional rates announced last month.

Autos exported by BYD, the largest EV maker in China, would face a 17% tariff, while those from Shanghai-based SAIC Motor would be hit…