UK open to aligning Chinese EV tariffs with EU as part of Made in Europe package

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How the sides differ Left sources emphasize Beijing's warning that tariffs would be discriminatory; alternative sources stress the boost to Brussels in its trade negotiations with China.

Both reports say the UK is open to matching the EU's tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The Guardian reports that Downing Street left the door open to such tariffs as part of the Made in Europe package, and that France dropped its opposition to a British role. It adds that Beijing called such a move discriminatory. Semafor says the UK's readiness to align tariffs gives Brussels a boost as it negotiates trade with Beijing.

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Left GThe GuardianNo 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme

Focuses on No 10 leaving tariffs as an option, France dropping its opposition, and Beijing's warning that the step would be discriminatory.

Alternative SSemaforUK and EU consider coordination on China tariffs

Presents the UK's readiness to align with EU tariffs as a boost to Brussels in its trade talks with China.

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