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EconomyEU trade measures threaten UK auto recovery, SMMT warns

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says EU proposals could exclude British-built vehicles from the bloc, while stricter rules of origin from 2027 could impose £1.4 billion in annual tariffs on two-way EV trade. It warned these measures threaten a forecast recovery in UK vehicle production and said domestic EV sales targets are also pressuring manufacturers.

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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-10-30 00:46Original

EU trade measures threaten UK auto recovery, SMMT warns
EU trade measures threaten UK auto recovery, SMMT warnsEconomy