UE cere Marii Britanii să majoreze tarifele pentru mașinile chinezești. Bruxelles-ul invocă riscul unor bariere comerciale

Brussels has urged the UK to increase tariffs on Chinese cars and align its trade policy more closely with the EU to prevent barriers to British exports. Discussions are ongoing as the EU prepares new rules for 'Made in Europe' products, aimed at reducing reliance on Chinese components. European officials believe closer alignment with EU trade policy could resolve many issues related to these new regulations. Concerns arise over the tariff differences between the EU and the UK, which could allow Chinese goods to bypass EU tariffs through the UK. The British automotive industry fears exclusion from these new rules could harm its integration with European supply chains. Prime Minister Andy Burnham argues for the UK to be recognized as a 'trusted partner' in future EU regulations, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the UK and EU automotive sectors.