The UK Secretary of State for Commerce, Innovation, Science and Trade Jonathan Reynolds has rejected the EU's claim that the UK imposes tariffs on Chinese goods. He said that the British government will not change trade rules due to pressure from Brussels. Reynolds said that despite the political pressure on Britain to impose tariffs on Chinese cars — the pressure is aimed at aligning the UK with the EU in exchange for deeper economic ties in the future — the British government will not succumb to such demands. The European Union imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in 2024. The background is that it is feared that cheaper Chinese cars may lead to de-industrialization and fewer jobs. Reynolds has ignored Brussels's concerns that Britain may become a “back door” for Chinese cars to enter the EU market. His remarks highlighted that Britain and the European Union still have differences on trade and industrial policies, which may affect the Prime Minister's efforts to strengthen ties with Brussels. During his visit to India, Reynolds said, “I want it to be clear that any decision we make on EU trade remedy tariffs is based on British interests and not on the requirements of any other country.”

The UK Secretary of State for Commerce, Innovation, Science and Trade Jonathan Reynolds has rejected the EU's claim that the UK imposes tariffs on Chinese goods. He said that the British government will not change trade rules due to pressure from Brussels. Reynolds said that despite the political pressure on Britain to impose tariffs on Chinese cars — the pressure is aimed at aligning the UK with the EU in exchange for deeper economic ties in the future — the British government will not succumb to such demands. The European Union imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in 2024. The background is that it is feared that cheaper Chinese cars may lead to de-industrialization and fewer jobs. Reynolds has ignored Brussels's concerns that Britain may become a “back door” for Chinese cars to enter the EU market. His remarks highlighted that Britain and the European Union still have differences on trade and industrial policies, which may affect the Prime Minister's efforts to strengthen ties with Brussels. During his visit to India, Reynolds said, “I want it to be clear that any decision we make on EU trade remedy tariffs is based on British interests and not on the requirements of any other country.”