EU reportedly urges UK to raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Brussels is said to be pushing London to align its trade policy on China more closely with the EU, which could mean higher import tariffs on Chinese electric cars. The British government has left open the possibility of changes.
The EU is reportedly urging the UK to align its trade policy with China more closely with the bloc’s approach. The reported demand is tied to closer integration of the UK into the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial policy.
If adopted, the change could mean higher import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in the UK. The British government has now explicitly left the door open for adjustments.
The source frames the issue as part of wider trade policy coordination between London and Brussels. No further details on timing or tariff levels were provided.