Asked by: Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure fair competition in the UK electric vehicle market and protect domestic manufacturing.
Answered by Lord Stockwood - Minister of State (HM Treasury)
The Government is supporting domestic manufacturing through long-term investment in innovation, skills, and EV battery production. As set out in the Trade Strategy, we promote international trade that is free and fair, including strengthening rules against harmful trading practices that distort competition.
We have taken steps to update our trade remedies framework to provide Ministers with greater flexibility to protect industry, and bring us in line with international peers. Businesses that believe imports dumped or subsidised are causing injury may apply to the Trade Remedies Authority for an investigation.
Asked by: Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of Chinese electric vehicle imports on the UK automotive sector.
Answered by Lord Stockwood - Minister of State (HM Treasury)
The Government is aware of concerns about the impact of Chinese Electric Vehicles as well as other vehicle imports and is closely monitoring this issue. China's growing role in the global automotive industry brings competitive challenges for the UK automotive sector, which brings risks, but also opportunities. The Government is closely analysing how these challenges impact the UK's economy and industry. Any action that it takes needs to be the right one for the UK automotive industry. More broadly, the Government continues to support the UK automotive sector through investment in innovation, Research & Development, and skills to ensure its growth and competitiveness.
Asked by: Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for imposing tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China.
Answered by Lord Stockwood - Minister of State (HM Treasury)
Industries may apply to the independent Trade Remedies Authority, who conduct trade remedy investigations, and where appropriate, recommend measures to protect UK industries, in line with domestic legislation and WTO rules. The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) initiates investigations when there is sufficient evidence of harm caused by unfair trade practices. At present, no investigation has been initiated by the TRA. We act when necessary, using trade remedies transparently and in line with WTO rules.
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