China Warns UK Against Following EU on EV Restrictions, Vows Retaliation
Beijing said it will take firm countermeasures if London follows the European Union and restricts Chinese electric vehicle imports.
- On Monday, Beijing warned the UK against copying EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, threatening "firm countermeasures" if London restricts imports. The ministry urged British officials to adhere to World Trade Organization rules.
- Trade Minister Anas Sarwar said last week that Britain and the EU must "work together and act in lockstep" on Chinese automotive dominance. The UK is debating alignment with EU trade measures to secure access to the "Made in Europe" program.
- EU duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles range from 7.8% to 35.3%, pushing total rates to 45.3% when combined with the standard 10% import tariff. Britain did not follow these measures when introduced in 2024.
- Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds warned in September that the UK automotive industry relies heavily on exports and must consider potential Chinese retaliation. Aligning with the EU risks provoking Beijing's response.
- Britain has not committed to a timeline for any tariff decision, while Beijing remains firm, stating it will monitor developments and protect its domestic industry if the UK proceeds with restrictions.
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China Warns UK Against Imposing EV Restrictions in Line With EU
China's commerce ministry warned the UK on Oct. 19 not to follow the EU in restricting Chinese electric vehicles, promising firm countermeasures if it does. The warning came after a UK trade minister said tariff talks with European partners were continuing as London seeks access to the EU's "Made in Europe" program.
China warns UK of ‘firm countermeasures’ if it joins EU import curbs on EVs
As London considers aligning with EU trade measures targeting imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Beijing has warned of “firm countermeasures” if the UK imposes restrictions. “We hope the UK will abide by World Trade Organization rules and think twice before acting, rather than blindly following the EU,” the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday. “China will closely monitor developments and take firm countermeasures if the UK insists on re…
China vows resolute countermeasures if UK restricts Chinese EVs
China will take resolute countermeasures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its industry if the UK imposes restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.The spokesperson
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