The EU tariffs on electric cars from China will come into force on October 31. However, according to Ursula von der Leyen, negotiations between the EU Commission and China could continue beyond this date. The negotiation process would not be abruptly interrupted if the countervailing duties came into force, said the Commission President in Berlin at a press conference with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. „What is important is that the negotiations can, will and may continue beyond the day on which the countervailing duties are due to come into force.“