The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has criticized „protectionist trade measures“ at its summit. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the ten member states, represented by seven prime ministers, „consider it important to continue joint efforts to combat protectionist trade measures that violate WTO rules“. The states did not explain exactly what measures they meant in the statement. In the current situation, however, it can be assumed that the threat of additional EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles should be addressed first and foremost. The United States and Canada have also already increased tariffs on Chinese products such as electric vehicles, aluminum and steel.