Key facts
- The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (Acea) is urging the EU to exempt the UK from new rules.
- New EU rules require cars and parts to be made within the EU to qualify for subsidies.
- The rules are designed to counter Chinese competition.
- The regulations threaten to shut out British manufacturers from their largest export market.
- Acea is concerned about the impact on UK car exports.
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (Acea) is urging the European Union to exempt the United Kingdom from new "Made in Europe" rules. These regulations stipulate that cars and parts must be manufactured within the EU to be eligible for subsidies. The primary objective of these rules is to counter competition from China. However, Acea warns that the current framework threatens to exclude British manufacturers from the EU, which is their largest export market. The association is advocating for an exemption to prevent significant disruption to UK automotive exports and maintain market access for British-made vehicles and components.