Handel: EU fordert von Großbritannien offenbar höhere Zölle auf chinesische Autos
Großbritannien soll einem Medienbericht zufolge strengere Regeln gegen chinesische Autoimporte einführen. Premier Andy Burnham warnte bereits vor Folgen für die britische Industrie.
The European Union is reportedly demanding higher tariffs on Chinese cars from the United Kingdom, according to a media report. Additionally, Brussels suggests that the UK should align more closely with EU trade policies to avoid trade barriers through the planned "Made in Europe" initiative, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
Brussels has proposed that London join the EU's customs union as the optimal solution, which could resolve most issues, a Brussels representative told the newspaper. This move also aims to alleviate concerns that China could bypass EU tariffs by using the UK as a middleman. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham recently advocated for classifying the UK as a "reputable partner" under the new rules, warning of potential damage to the domestic automotive industry if the country were excluded.
The "Made in Europe" policy seeks to reduce dependence on Chinese components by favoring goods manufactured in Europe, a move that concerns the British auto industry, which supplies components to the EU and sells vehicles there.
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