French carmakers Stellantis and Renault have called on the UK government to adopt stricter measures against Chinese car imports, mirroring proposed EU protections for its own industry. The companies, which own brands like Citroën, Opel, and Vauxhall, argue the UK should align with the EU’s “Made in Europe” rules, effectively treating Britain as part of the bloc for trade safeguards. Their push comes as European automakers seek to shield domestic production from rising competition. The move highlights growing tensions over global supply chains and industrial policy in the automotive sector.
Bosses of Citroën owner and French carmaker also urge UK government to consider limiting imports from ChinaStellantis and Renault have backed the UK car industry for inclusion in proposed rules to protect EU industry, but urged the British government to consider limiting imports of Chinese cars.Emanuele Cappellano, who leads Stellantis’s European brands including Fiat, Citroën, Opel and Vauxhall, and François Provost, the chief executive of France’s Renault, said the UK should effectively be counted as one of the EU’s 27 member states for the purposes of the proposed “Made in Europe” legislation. Continue reading...
