The UK government has signaled its openness to potential tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as part of a broader European industrial strategy, despite France’s recent decision to lift its objection to British involvement in the initiative. Beijing has responded sharply, calling any such measures "discriminatory," escalating tensions over trade policies. The shift in France’s stance clears the way for the UK to participate in the Industrial Accelerator Act, though the broader implications for Sino-European relations remain uncertain. The move underscores growing divisions over economic protectionism in the face of rising competition from Chinese manufacturers.
Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe packageNo 10 has left the door open to imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as part of the Made in Europe package, prompting a warning from Beijing that such a move would be “discriminatory”.Downing Street said on Friday that it would “welcome the objective to have the UK included in the Industrial Accelerator Act” after France dropped its opposition to Britain joining the scheme. Continue reading...
