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The British government is reportedly considering imposing tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China due to concerns of market flooding with state-subsidized cars. Business minister Jonathan Reynolds is working on a tariff package, potentially mirroring the 45% rate set by the European Union. The move aims to protect UK industry interests and its position within EU trade policies while avoiding barriers under the EU’s “Made in Europe” initiative, which seeks to reduce dependence on Chinese components.
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Britain is considering imposing tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China due to concerns about state-subsidized "dumping" of cars into the market. Jonathan Reynolds, a business minister, is developing potential tariff packages based on these worries. The move aims to mirror the European Union's existing 45% tariff on Chinese EVs to align with EU policies and protect British companies involved in the automotive sector. This comes as part of the EU’s “Made in Europe” initiative, which seeks to decrease reliance on Chinese components by favoring locally produced goods, potentially impacting UK firms supplying parts to European manufacturing chains and selling vehicles across the bloc. However, a spokesperson from the British government stated that no tariffs have been imposed yet, emphasizing ongoing engagement with industry stakeholders to ensure the approach aligns with national interests.
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Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars: Report
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Britain is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports amid concerns that Beijing is flooding the market with state-subsidised cars, the Times newspaper reported on Oct 4.
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Business minister Jonathan Reynolds is drawing up a package of potential tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports, the report said, citing concerns that Chinese manufacturers are “dumping” subsidised vehicles into Britain.
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Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
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Asked to comment, a spokesperson from the British government told Reuters no tariffs have been imposed on Chinese EVs.
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“We continue to engage closely with industry so that our approach reflects the sector’s and UK’s national interests,” the spokesperson said in an e-mail.
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British ministers are ready to match the European Union’s 45% levy on Chinese electric cars, the Times said, to avoid the pain of “Made in Europe” proposals, which could impact UK companies selling into the EU.
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The EU’s “Made in Europe” policy is aimed at reducing reliance on Chinese components by prioritising European-made goods, raising concerns among British auto makers that supply parts into European manufacturing chains and sell vehicles across the bloc.
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Burnham said in September he would make the case that Britain should be treated as a “trusted partner” under the proposed EU rules, warning that excluding the UK could damage its car industry.
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The Financial Times reported in September that Brussels had urged British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to align more closely with EU trade policy and raise tariffs on Chinese cars if Britain wants to avoid the “made in Europe” barriers.
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According to the Times, citing senior government sources, ministers believe any decision on tariffs should be based on Britain’s national interest rather than automatically following the EU’s lead.
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