UK Tariffs Chinese EVs
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.Reported by 4 of 4 outlets; wording from The Straits Times.
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Asked to comment, a spokesperson from the British government told Reuters no tariffs have been imposed on Chinese EVs.
“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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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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5 Oct UK considering tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU, reports say
The Guardian
5 Oct Burnham 'poised to join EU imposing tariffs on Chinese electric cars' after surge in sales of 'Temu Range Rover'
Daily Mail5 Oct Chinese EVs to reportedly attract tariffs in UK as demand picks up globally
Sydney Morning Herald4 Oct Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars: Report
The Straits Times
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