UK May Match EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs as Market Share Hits 28%
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UK Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds is considering matching the EU's up to 35.3% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles to avoid "Made in Europe" trade barriers, with China warning of retaliatory measures. Chinese automakers captured 28.1% of the UK market between January and August 2026, up from 12.9% in the same period last year, with the Jaecoo 7 becoming the best-selling model in September. The EU's tariff would apply to Chinese EVs regardless of where final assembly occurs if they contain Chinese-made batteries or components, a rule that would also affect UK manufacturers exporting to the EU. Reynolds said the UK continues to engage closely with industry to ensure any approach reflects the sector's and UK's national interests.
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Chinese automakers' registrations in the UK rose to 519,424 vehicles between January and August 2026, capturing 28.1% market share, up from 12.9% in the same period in 2025. The best-selling Jaecoo 7, nicknamed the 'Temu Range Rover,' sold 10,814 units in September. UK Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds is considering matching the EU's up to 35.3% tariff on Chinese EVs to avoid Made in Europe barriers, with China warning of retaliatory measures. 英国考虑是否跟进欧盟对华电动车关税 2026年1至8月，中国车企在英国的新车注册量达51.94万辆，市场份额从2025年同期的12.9%升至28.1%。被称为"Temu路虎"的Jaecoo 7九月销量达10814辆，成为英国销冠。英国商务大臣雷诺兹正考虑对华电动车加征关税以匹配欧盟最高35.3%的税率，避免被欧盟"欧洲制造"规则排斥，中方已发出报复警告。
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