Stellantis and Renault back UK inclusion in EU car industry rules
European carmakers urge protection for UK industry and call for limits on Chinese vehicle imports.
At a glance
- Stellantis and Renault back UK inclusion in EU car industry protection rules
- Executives propose treating UK as EU member state for "Made in Europe" legislation
- Both carmakers urge UK government to limit Chinese car imports
Stellantis and Renault have supported including the UK car industry in proposed EU protectionist legislation. The executives leading the two major European carmakers said the UK should be treated as an EU member state for the purposes of the proposed "Made in Europe" rules.
Both companies also urged the British government to consider restricting imports of Chinese vehicles as part of the framework.
Why it matters
The proposals reflect efforts to protect European car manufacturing from external competition while addressing the UK's post-Brexit relationship with EU trade frameworks.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — BusinessStellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection
- The Guardian — WorldStellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection
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