Articles by Bennet Oetken

Bennet Oetken is an International Business student at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, focusing on European trade policy and sustainable competitiveness. His research and writing explore how the EU can balance economic resilience with its climate ambitions, particularly in the context of green industrial policy and global trade tensions.


In October 2024, the European Commission announced additional tariffs of up to 35% on the existing 10% duties for Chinese electric vehicles, following a months-long anti-subsidy investigation into manufacturers such as BYD and Geely. The move came amid rising tensions in EU–China trade relations, with Brussels accusing Beijing of distorting global competition through heavy state…

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