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Britain refuses EU push for higher tariffs on Chinese electric cars
Original: Britain defies EU call to hit Chinese electric cars with higher tariffs
The UK has rejected an EU request to impose higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, going its own way on trade policy despite Brussels imposing duties of up to 45% on cars made in China. British officials argue cheaper Chinese models help cut prices for UK drivers and support electric vehicle adoption, setting Britain apart from the EU's protectionist stance.
Why now: The EU's imposition of tariffs on Chinese EVs has put pressure on allies like the UK to follow suit, making Britain's refusal a notable trade policy split.
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- Britain defies EU call to hit Chinese electric cars with higher tariffs · Yahoo Finance
- Britain defies EU call to hit Chinese electric cars with higher tariffs · The Telegraph
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