China, UK trade ministers discuss EVs amid trade tensions
( November 13, 2026, 02:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a video call with UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday to discuss electric vehicles and other trade and economic issues of mutual concern, China's Ministry of Commerce said in a brief statement released Thursday, without providing further details. The talks came after China warned in October that it would retaliate if the UK imposed restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles, following media reports that a UK trade minister had called for closer coordination with the EU to address China's dominance in the automotive industry.Statement follows (in Chinese)....
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