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No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme

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Briefings

Beijing warned against discriminatory tariffs on Chinese EVs if the UK joins the Made in Europe scheme, leaving the door open for such action. Downing Street welcomed the UK's inclusion in the Industrial Accelerator Act after France dropped its opposition. The UK's participation in the scheme remains a key factor in this geopolitical tension.

Key points

• Beijing warned that imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs would be considered discriminatory if the UK joins the Made in Europe scheme.
• Downing Street stated it would welcome the UK's inclusion in the Industrial Accelerator Act following France's withdrawal of opposition.

Context

The UK's decision to join the Made in Europe scheme, a European Union initiative, has triggered a diplomatic warning from Beijing regarding potential trade barriers against Chinese electric vehicles.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article snippet from October 2026. Specific dates for the scheme's implementation, exact tariff thresholds, or future policy outcomes are not provided.

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