‘Made in Europe’ rules could raise costs by up to 40%, Swedish business group warns
( September 30, 2026, 09:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU preference rules under the planned Industrial Accelerator Act could raise production costs and reduce competition in public procurement, the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise said in a report published on Tuesday. The group estimates that shifting production from current non-EU suppliers to the EU27 could increase costs by as much as 20 percent for solar components, up to 30 percent for wind turbine components, and up to 40 percent for battery components and electric buses.The report is attached....
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