European Union countries failed to vote clearly in favour or against tariffs of up to 45% on Chinese electric vehicles, leaving the European Commission to decide what to do, EU sources said on Friday.

The EU conformed its decision to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs, leading to worries this might raise trade tensions.

European Automakers criticized the European Union (EU) for imposing tariffs today on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). Mercedes Benz AG called them a "mistake," saying "punitive tariffs worsen the competitiveness of an industry in the long term." BMW AG said the move marked a "fatal sign" for Europe's auto industry, Reuters reported.