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Burnham 'poised to join EU imposing tariffs on Chinese electric cars' after surge in sales of 'Temu Range Rover'

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Tapsfield, J. (2026, October 5). Burnham 'poised to join EU imposing tariffs on Chinese electric cars' after surge in sales of 'Temu Range Rover'. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16183503/Burnham-EU-tariffs-Chinese-electric-cars-sales-Temu-Range-Rover.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Andy Burnham is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric cars following their surge in sales in the UK, potentially aligning with EU policies. In September 2026, the Jaecoo 7, nicknamed the "Temu Range Rover," led new car registrations with 10,813 deliveries, accounting for nearly a quarter of all sales that month. The article highlights concerns over China using state subsidies to flood the UK market and pressures from Brussels for Britain to adopt tariffs similar to those in the EU (45%) or face trade repercussions.

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Britain is considering implementing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, following concerns that Beijing is flooding the market with heavily subsidized cars. Business minister Jonathan Reynolds is working on a tariff package amid fears that Chinese manufacturers are "dumping" vehicles into Britain. The EU has already imposed a 45% tariff on Chinese EVs to reduce reliance on Chinese components and prioritize European-made goods. British officials, however, have yet to confirm the tariffs, stating they continue to engage closely with industry stakeholders to align national interests.

The surge in demand for Chinese EVs has left some dealers overwhelmed with unsold inventory, while others see a potential impact on UK companies exporting into the EU due to proposed "Made in Europe" policies. Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure from Brussels to impose similar tariffs to avoid punitive measures under the new scheme. The decision comes as nearly one-quarter of cars sold in the UK this September were Chinese models, with the Jaecoo 7 topping sales charts for the second time in 2026, securing over 10,800 deliveries.

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Andy Burnham looks poised to join the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric cars. asserted

Burnham → poise → cars

The PM is said to be drawing up potential levies to counter concerns from Brussels that Beijing is using the UK as a 'back door' for state-subsidised vehicles. asserted

Beijing → say → vehicles

Britain is one of the few major countries that does not have tough tariffs on EVs from the Asian superpower, with the US market virtually closed off and the EU charging 45 per cent. asserted

EU → have → cent

The Government has so far resisted to avoid angering China, with imports proving extremely popular among consumers. asserted

imports → resist → consumers

The Jaecoo 7 topped the new car sales chart last month - as it also did in March. asserted

it → top → March

Latest registrations figures show Chinese cars are taking over the UK market Figures for September showed the Jaecoo 7 - commonly referred to as the 'Temu Range Rover' - has topped the new-car sales charts for the second time in 2026. asserted

Jaecoo → show → 2026

The SUV, which earned its nickname due to its resemblance to the Range Rover Velar while costing around half the price, secured 10,813 deliveries in the bumper sales month, more than any other new model. asserted

which → earn → model

Nearly a quarter of cars sold in the UK this September were Chinese models. asserted

quarter → sell → UK

Mr Burnham is scrambling to thrash out a deal for closer ties with the EU ahead of a crunch summit with Ursula von der Leyen next month. asserted

Burnham → scramble → Leyen

Fears are mounting that Brussels will insist on deep concessions for improved trade terms, after the PM hinted that he wants to rejoin the bloc. asserted

he → mount → bloc

Mr Burnham is scrambling to thrash out a deal for closer ties with the EU ahead of a crunch summit with Ursula von der Leyen next month The EU has been making clear to ministers that unless tariffs are imposed on Chinese vehicles there is no chance the UK can get an exemption from the 'Made in Europe' scheme. asserted

UK → scramble → scheme

That would risk major damage to British car exports to European markets. asserted

That → risk → markets

Labour MP and business committee chair Liam Byrne said: 'I'm glad to hear ministers are readying options to levy China tariffs. asserted

ministers → say → tariffs

We've been warning about China Shock 2.0 for some time - competition is good: but we need a level playing field.' asserted

we → warn → field

Responding to the latest reports in the Times, a Government spokesman said: 'We have not put tariffs on Chinese EVs. ' asserted

We → respond → EVs

We continue to engage closely with industry so that our approach reflects the sector's and UK's national interests.' asserted

approach → continue → sector

Burnham 'poised to join EU imposing tariffs on Chinese electric cars' after surge in sales of 'Temu Range Rover'

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