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Chinese EV sales hit record high in Europe, fuelling tariff pressure
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Chinese EV sales hit record high in Europe, fuelling tariff pressure

Chinese electric vehicle imports now account for a record 14% of the European market, driven by strong demand in the UK — where tariffs remain low — and a surge in sales in Italy. The figures, set against claims that Chinese carmakers are dumping state-subsidised vehicles, are intensifying calls for higher tariffs and quotas to protect European manufacturers. The trend is testing trade policy on both sides of the Channel.

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