European Union officials say the duties are meant to protect the region’s automakers from what they say are unfair trade practices in China. China, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Automobiles, Customs (Tariff), European Union, European Commission, Protectionism (Trade), International Trade and World Market, International Relations, Economic Conditions and Trends, Factories and Manufacturing European Union officials say the duties are meant to protect the region’s automakers from what they say are unfair trade practices in China. NYT > Business