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UK weighs Chinese EV tariffs to join EU industrial scheme
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Maximum EU tariffs on Chinese cars
The UK is weighing whether to align with EU tariffs on Chinese EVs to join the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, while No 10 says it is premature to speculate. China calls tariff hikes discriminatory, and France has dropped opposition to UK participation.
2 sourcesThe GuardianUpdated
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AllegedThe United Kingdom is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese car imports.
2 of 2 sources“No 10 has left the door open to imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles”
The European Union raised the issue of tariffs with the United Kingdom during discussions about the Industrial Accelerator Act.
“the EU has raised the question of tariffs with the UK as part of the discussions”
The Industrial Accelerator Act is designed to protect European manufacturing sectors including autos and chemicals.
“new legislation designed to protect the European manufacturing sectors including autos and chemicals”