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Story summary
- European Commission's “made in Europe” rules threaten British car production.
- EU bought 58% of UK car exports in H1 2026, versus about 4% to China.
- Chinese brands BYD, Omoda and Jaecoo tripled market share to 12% in the first eight months 2026.
- Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds warned tariffs on Chinese vehicles could be reciprocated and hurt UK sales in China.