BEIJING, June 12 (Reuters) - The China Association of

Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) deeply regrets and does not

accept the European Commission's decision to impose tariffs on

Chinese electric vehicles.

In comments quoted by state media CCTV the CAAM accused the

European Commission of predetermining the results of its

investigation and abusing its investigative powers.

It said it hopes the EU Commission will not take current and

periodical auto trade issues as a "long-term threat" and will

avoid damaging and distorting the sector's global supply chains.