China warns UK of countermeasures over potential tariffs on Chinese EVs
( October 20, 2026, 04:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China has warned the UK against imposing tariffs or other restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles, saying it would take countermeasures to protect the legitimate interests of its domestic industry. In a statement published Monday, China's Ministry of Commerce responded to recent media reports that UK trade minister Lord Sarwar had called for closer coordination with the EU to address China's dominance in the automotive industry and said discussions with European partners on additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles were continuing. The ministry urged the UK not to follow the EU's lead and said it would closely monitor the UK's next steps.Statement follows (in Chinese)....
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