The strike at ports on the west coast of Canada impacts the US supply chain: the impact lasts for months.
Facing the EUs decision to impose countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles, the UK has chosen not to follow suit, adhering instead to an open and cooperative policy. This move has garnered widespread support within the industry and is seen as key to promoting mutual benefit and win-win outcomes between China and the UK. By maintaining low tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, the UK government aims to attract more high-quality products into the market, drive technological innovation and industrial upgrading, while also demonstrating its independence and strategic thinking in global trade policy.