UK leaves Chinese EV tariffs open as it seeks EU scheme role

Summary

Downing Street has left open the possibility of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles if the UK joins the EU’s Made in Europe package, while Beijing warned such a move would be discriminatory. The UK government said it would welcome the objective of including Britain in the Industrial Accelerator Act. This follows France dropping its opposition to UK inclusion in the EU legislation, provided Britain aligns with the bloc on Chinese EV tariffs.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 18:09 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Downing Street welcomed the objective of including the UK in the Industrial Accelerator Act but left open tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, prompting Beijing to warn such a move would be discriminatory.