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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Lisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent

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

Launch event for the Jaecoo 7 car manufactured by Chinese automobile maker Chery, near Windsor
Chinese cars such as the Jaecoo 7, built by Chery, are selling well in the UK. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

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 “Made in Europe” legislation, known as the Industrial Accelerator Act.

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