Economy
EU warns UK: raise import tariffs on products from China
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The EU, led by France, has warned the UK to increase import tariffs on Chinese cars and align its trade policy with the EU to benefit from protections against Chinese competition. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly discussed this with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New York, where concerns were raised about China using the UK as a gateway to sell cheap goods into the EU. The UK government faces a dilemma between joining EU trade agreements, which may limit freedoms and raise prices, and maintaining independence while seeking subsidies and Asian investment for British auto factories.
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