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America shut out Chinese EVs. Britain welcomed them — and now faces a difficult choice

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Britain faces a finely balanced choice over whether to follow the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:30:49 UTC.

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