‘It will create a lazy industry’: Car manufacturer bosses speak out against Chinese import tariffs
Two of the UK’s most powerful car manufacturer bosses have spoken out against the prospect of introducing tariffs on Chinese vehicles.
By contributor Jack Williams and Cameron Richards
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UK bosses of Stellantis and Renault have spoken up about their concerns regarding import tariffs on Chinese vehicles.
Currently, the UK does not impose any tariffs on cars imported from China, leading to the enormous growth of the likes of models from BYD, GWM and Jaecoo over recent years.
However, there are fears about what the influx could mean for the British carmaking industry, which is struggling to keep up with its state-backed Chinese rivals.
