Britain Set to Levy Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars, The Times Reports
British ministers are weighing tariffs that would match the European Union’s 45% levy, as Chinese brands took 23% of UK new-car sales in September, The Times said.
- On Sunday, The Times reported that Britain is preparing to impose import levies on Chinese electric vehicles to meet a key European Union demand and avoid exclusion from the "Made in Europe" scheme.
- Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds is drafting potential tariffs amid concerns Beijing is "dumping" subsidized vehicles into Britain, as EU officials worry the UK could become a backdoor for Chinese exports into Europe.
- Chinese electric vehicles grabbed 23% of new-car sales in Britain last September, accounting for nearly one in four cars sold; one popular SUV starting at around £30,000 has been dubbed the "Temu Range Rover" on social media.
- A British government spokesperson told Reuters that no tariffs have been imposed, stating, "We continue to engage closely with industry so that our approach reflects the sector's and UK's national interests."
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned last month that excluding the UK from EU rules could damage its car industry, as officials fear retaliation against Jaguar Land Rover while prioritizing European manufacturing access.
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Britain's government apparently wants to align with the European Union and also raise 45 percent on Chinese e-cars. One is in close contact with industry, it is said from government circles.
Britain is considering tariffs of up to 45% on Chinese electric cars. The British government is considering imposing high customs duties on imported electric cars from China, due to concerns that Beijing is flooding the market with vehicles produced with state subsidies, The Times newspaper reported on Sunday. Package of tariffs on Chinese electric cars Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is reportedly preparing a package of tariffs on Chinese …
The British Minister for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, has been preparing to introduce import duties on Chinese electric vehicles against the background of EU pressure and concerns about dumping by Chinese automakers, wrote Times. "The UK is preparing to follow the EU's example and introduce import duties on Chinese electric vehicles," says The Times. Reynolds is developing possible duty parameters. The discussion is against the backgro…
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