Starmer reacts to Trump’s tariffs by relaxing rules to protect UK car manufacturers

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Starmer reacts to Trump's tariffs by relaxing rules to protect UK car manufacturers

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has responded to Trump’s tariffs by announcing a relaxation on rules on enough electric vehicles after car manufacturers were badly hit by the tariffs.

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Rules around fines for manufacturers who don’t sell enough electric cars will be eased and vehicle manufacturers like Aston Martin and McLaren will be allowed to continue producing petrol-only models after 2030 because they only make a small number of vehicles per year.

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Date: April 7, 2025