Early hours on Monday morning, countries are starting to react to Trump’s reciprocal tarrifs, The United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced measures to support the British automotive industry. These include easing fines for manufacturers not meeting electric vehicle (EV) sales targets and extending the sale of hybrid vehicles until 2035. Additionally, smaller manufacturers like Aston Martin and McLaren will be exempt from certain EV mandates, allowing them to continue producing petrol-only models after 2030 due to their limited production volumes. These steps aim to mitigate the economic impact of the U.S. tariffs and provide relief to car manufacturers affected by the new trade barriers.
