# EU trade measures threaten UK auto recovery, SMMT warns

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- CGTN, 2026-10-30 00:46 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-30/EU-trade-measures-threaten-UK-auto-recovery-SMMT-1REETPWYXde/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> 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.