France, Germany back UK role in EU EV scheme if tariffs align

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-17 01:08:50 UTC

Paris and Berlin propose letting Britain join the Made in Europe package if it adopts EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

France and Germany have dropped opposition to UK participation in the EU’s Made in Europe subsidy programme and combustion-engine phase-out rules, provided Britain aligns with the bloc’s 2024 tariffs on Chinese EVs. [1] [2]

Downing Street said it welcomes inclusion but called any tariff decision premature; Beijing warned against “discriminatory” measures and said it had expressed “serious concern”. [2]

Sources

1. France and Germany to allow UK to join EU car policy if it aligns on China tariffs

   FT Europe · 2026-10-15 14:30:14 UTC · Summary only

2. No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme

   The Guardian · 2026-10-16 18:09:34 UTC · Full text

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