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- Europe is cracking down on EVs coming from China, imposing new tariffs on imports.
- Tesla is reportedly lobbying for a lower rate of tariffs.
- The European Commission has confirmed it is exploring Tesla's request.
Elon Musk might be about to outmaneuver Tesla's Chinese EV rivals in Europe.
The European Commission confirmed Wednesday that Tesla — which manufactures EVs for the European market at its Shanghai gigafactory — may receive its own special rate of tariffs.