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  "id": 12057884,
  "title": "Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars, The Times reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/britain-set-to-levy-tariffs-on-chinese-electric-cars-the-times-reports",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T03:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-05-britain-set-to-levy-tariffs-on-chinese-electric-cars-the-times-reports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Britain is reportedly considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, according to The Times. Business minister Jonathan Reynolds is reportedly drawing up a package of potential tariffs in response to concerns that Chinese manufacturers are flooding the market with state-subsidised cars. The British government has not yet confirmed the reports, but sources suggest that ministers may match the European Union's 45% levy on Chinese electric cars to avoid the impact of the EU's \"Made in Europe\" policy. This policy aims to reduce reliance on Chinese components by prioritising European-made goods, which has raised concerns among British automakers.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars, The Times reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/britain-set-to-levy-tariffs-on-chinese-electric-cars-the-times-reports-12057747",
        "published": "2026-10-04T21:46:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Chinese EVs to reportedly attract tariffs in UK as demand picks up globally",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/chinese-evs-to-reportedly-attract-tariffs-in-uk-as-demand-picks-up-12074119",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:20:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Chinese EVs to reportedly attract tariffs in UK as demand picks up globally",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/chinese-evs-to-reportedly-attract-tariffs-in-uk-as-demand-picks-up",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:20:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}