The tariffs had been expected for months, but many European automakers warned that they would drive up prices for consumers and set off a trade war with China. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Protectionism (Trade), Customs (Tariff), European Union, BYD Co Ltd, Europe, China The tariffs had been expected for months, but many European automakers warned that they would drive up prices for consumers and set off a trade war with China. NYT > Business