Talks between Beijing and the European Union continue after major new EU tariffs on battery-powered electric vehicles from China entered into force last week, both sides said on Friday. Both negotiators reported technical progress after “a week of intensive discussions” between European Commission and Chinese trade officials in Beijing. According to a commission statement, talks focused on a possible agreement on a price commitment as an alternative to the additional tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese battery-powered electric vehicles that came into force on October 29. The trade officials disc…