China threatens retaliation if UK aligns with EU on Chinese EV tariffs
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Beijing’s commerce ministry warned it would resolutely retaliate if the UK restricts Chinese electric vehicles in step with the EU, arguing such tariffs would be discriminatory and urging Britain to follow WTO rules. The UK is working with European partners to avoid a 10% EV tariff when stricter Brexit rules-of-origin take effect at the start of next year and is lobbying to be included in EU Made-in-Europe procurement preferences; Trade Minister Anas Sarwar said closer UK-EU coordination would help both sides address China’s rapid expansion in electric cars.
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