European Union countries are expected to vote on Friday on contested additional tariffs for battery-powered electric vehicles imported from China. The European Commission had announced the extra tariffs of up to 35% after an investigation accused Beijing of subsidizing domestic electric car manufacturers and thus distorting the market in the EU. The proposed tariffs, which could apply for five years in addition to the EU’s standard 10% import levy on cars, have since caused a stir in capitals and among automakers. Germany, which is home to brands like Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes, is wary of t…