Rachel Reeves slammed for cosying up to China while cheap cars flood UK ‘posing risk to national security’

“The same happened in Australia, destroying their industry.”

A Department for Business and Trade spokesperson said: “We have been clear that any action taken has to be right for the needs of our domestic automotive industry and would be for the independent Trade Remedies Authority to investigate, should industry wish.

“Aside from Japan who don’t buy them.

He warned Britain’s industries and national security are being put at risk by unchecked Chinese imports, with UK workers unable to compete against firms relying on forced labour.

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The EU has imposed tariffs of up to 38.1 per cent on Chinese EVs while the US has introduced a 100 per cent tariff to protect its industries from unfair competition.

The comments come as Chancellor Rachel Reeves jetted off to China over the weekend to discuss trade and investment opportunities.

The MP for East Renfrewshire told The Sun: “Chinese trade is an economic fact of life but it must never be at the expense of our own domestic industries, the UK’s national security or the human rights of workers in China, especially the huge numbers of Uyghur Muslims in forced labour camps. 

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