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UK reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU
UK NewsBusiness•October 5, 2026 at 12:37 PMNational

UK reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU

By Lisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturingBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align itself with the EU and strengthen its case to be included in new legislation designed to protect the European manufacturing sectors including autos and chemicals.It is understood the EU has raised the question of tariffs with the UK as part of the discussions on the upcoming “Made in Europe” legislation, known as the Industrial Accelerator Act. Continue reading...

Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturing

The UK is reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align itself with the EU and strengthen its case to be included in new legislation designed to protect the European manufacturing sectors including autos and chemicals.

It is understood the EU has raised the question of tariffs with the UK as part of the discussions on the upcoming “Made in Europe” legislation, known as the Industrial Accelerator Act.

Continue reading...

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