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Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe putting tariffs under scrutiny

Trade Hub UK regulation desk (2026-08-09): Chinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy. Against… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe putting tariffs under scrutiny

Chinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy.

Against a backdrop of claims that Chinese carmakers are “dumping” state-subsidised vehicles in the EU and UK to gain market share, the figures will give impetus to calls for quotas and higher tariffs to protect European manufacturers.

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