U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts

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U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts

STORY: U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese EV industry 2. various of the streets in the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: The significant increase in tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) highlights a concerning neglect of priorities such as clean energy and free market principles, in favor of the nation's narrow self-interest, according to Turkish experts and industry insiders. Last week, the White House announced a significant tariff increase, jumping from 25 to 100 percent, on imported electric vehicles (EVs), solar cells, and other clean

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