tariffs

US tariffs deal with EU finalised

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has welcomed confirmation that US tariffs on cars and parts from Europe will be set at 15%. The deal was originally agreed in July […]

UK agrees US trade deal on cars and parts

The UK has formally signed a US trade deal to lower tariffs on car exports and parts. The deal means the US will allow up to 100,000 UK-made cars into […]

UK-EU trade deal ‘imperative’, says SMMT

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has restated its call for a UK-EU trade deal to protect the automotive sector. It has said the EU remains the UK’s […]

Global volatility UK plc, warns Cap HPI

Global volatility is posing a significant threat to the UK automotive industry, and the Labour government is exacerbating the challenges with ‘strange’ policies. This is according to the latest global […]

UK urged not to follow EU on Chinese tariffs

The UK has been urged not to follow in the footsteps of the EU after the European Commission said it had ‘provisionally concluded’ to impose tariffs on electric cars imported […]

Domestic market drives manufacturing uptick

UK car manufacturing rose by 39.8% in September to 88,230 vehicles, which is 25,105 more than the same month last year. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]

SMMT calls for ROO delay to protect EV prices

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for an agreement between the UK and EU to prevent harsher tariffs on EVs. Tougher Rules of Origin requirement on […]