Germania cere ca Marea Britanie să majoreze tarifele vamale aplicate vehiculelor electrice chinezești , în schimbul protecției față de regulile „Made in Europe”

The German government, led by Friedrich Merz, is urging the UK to increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to ensure trade reciprocity and address EU concerns. This comes as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discusses future relations with the EU during his official visit to Germany. Berlin's stance on tariffs is notable, given its generally lenient approach towards the UK post-Brexit, contrasting with stricter positions from countries like France. The EU is developing new 'Made in Europe' rules to protect local manufacturers against foreign competition, particularly from China. The UK fears these measures could harm its automotive industry and seeks assurances from Brussels regarding exemptions.