Ministers are considering a tariff of up to 45%, matching the EU's current levy to stop the dumping of state-subsidized cars. Chinese manufacturers including BYD, MG and Jaecoo represented approximately 23% of the UK's new-car sales in September. Trade officials note that implementing the duties could raise prices for consumers and provoke retaliation from China against Jaguar Land Rover.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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UK Prepares Chinese EV Tariffs to Keep EU Manufacturing Access
Global Markets16 days ago
The British government is planning a series of import duties on electric vehicles from China to satisfy a request from Brussels. EU officials have warned the UK it will lose access to "Made in Europe" local-content rules if it fails to act against the influx of vehicles from Beijing. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is currently drafting these measures to preserve the UK's standing within a European manufacturing initiative.
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