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Chinese Brands Hold 20% of UK Car Market; Nissan Executive Says UK May Need Tariffs on Chinese Cars

According to Bloomberg, Nissan executive Massimiliano Messina said that if the UK wants equal treatment under EU rules of origin, it may need to impose trade tariffs on Chinese cars. Chinese brands currently account for 20% of UK market sales, and the UK has not yet followed the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, while the EU's "made in the EU" rules could exclude UK production from subsidies. Nissan previously announced a £170 million investment to produce a hybrid SUV at its Sunderland plant. This policy gap and concerns about circumvention will affect Chinese automakers' access to the European market and their localization plans.

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Anfia Proposes Zero Tariffs on Chinese Car Imports Within 8% Quota

Vavassori, president of the Italian automotive components association Anfia, proposed that the EU set an import quota for cars made in China, with zero tariffs for up to 8% and an 80% tariff on the portion above that, covering components as well. Chinese brands currently account for more than 9% of new car sales in the EU, and the EU's current combined tariff rate on Chinese EVs is about 18% to 45%. Italian component exports fell 4.6% in the first half, may decline 10% for the full year, and could fall 40% to 50% by 2028 without protection. Whether the proposal can enter the EU agenda remains to be seen.

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China-Made Vehicles Surpass Japanese Brands in Korea's April Registrations, Entering Top Three

The Korea Automobile Importers Association released April 2026 registration data showing China-made vehicles recorded 2,023 new registrations, surpassing Japan-made vehicles at 1,974 units for the first time. China-made vehicles now rank third in Korea's import market. Europe leads with 16,800 units, the US follows with 13,600 units. New energy vehicles are the core growth driver, with BYD and other brands standing out.

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Chinese Brands Hold 20% of UK Car Market; Nissan Executive Says UK May Need Tariffs on Chinese Cars

Anfia Proposes Zero Tariffs on Chinese Car Imports Within 8% Quota

China-Made Vehicles Surpass Japanese Brands in Korea's April Registrations, Entering Top Three

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