UK reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU

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Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturing Business live – latest updates The UK is reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align itself with the EU and strengthen it…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:37:46 UTC.

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