In Britain began work on import duties on electric cars from China

Britain is preparing to impose import duties on Chinese electric cars, The Times reported. According to her, the package of possible tariffs is being developed by the Minister for Business Affairs Jonathan Reynolds.

The newspaper notes that the introduction of import duties on Chinese cars from Britain demanded in Brussels. EU countries are concerned that cars from China could enter the wider European market through Britain. Such a measure will lead to higher prices for end customers, but at the same time protect British manufacturers.

In September, the demand for the UK to introduce duties was reported by the Financial Times, citing sources. This is how the European Union reacted to the words of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He said the country would seek recognition as a “reliable partner” of the EU and equal access to the European market.

The EU imposed duties on imports of electric vehicles from China in the autumn of 2024. Tariffs for BYD were 17.0%, Geely - 18.8%, SAIC - 35.3%. Cars of other companies are subject to a duty of 20.7%. Such measures were introduced after the investigation of state subsidies for electric vehicles in China. According to The Times, nearly a quarter of the cars sold in the UK in September this year were Chinese-made models. Now Chinese brands occupy five places in the list of the 25 most popular brands in the country.