On the recordOctober 17, 2026
Imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs would be a small price to pay to save the industry in both the UK and the EU.
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Liam Byrne
Labour Party
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theguardian.comImposing tariffs on Chinese EVs would be a small price to pay to save the industry in both the UK and the EU.
Commenting on tariffs and the automotive industry.
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