Britain is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports amid concerns that Beijing is flooding the market with state-subsidised cars, according to the Times newspaper, cited by Report.
Business minister Jonathan Reynolds is drawing up a package of potential tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports, the report said, citing concerns that Chinese manufacturers are "dumping" subsidised vehicles into Britain.
Asked to comment, a spokesperson from the British government told Reuters no tariffs have been imposed on Chinese EVs.
"We continue to engage closely with industry so that our approach reflects the sector's and UK's national interests," the spokesperson said in an email.
British ministers are ready to match the European Union's 45% levy on Chinese electric cars, the Times said, to avoid the pain of "Made in Europe" proposals, which could impact UK companies selling into the EU.
The EU's "Made in Europe" policy is aimed at reducing reliance on Chinese components by prioritising European-made goods, raising concerns among British automakers that supply parts into European manufacturing chains and sell vehicles across the bloc.