‘Most spectacular own goal in history’: new EU rules threaten to shut out UK car manufacturers

The EU's new "Made in Europe" rules are creating a trade wall that threatens to shut British car manufacturers out of their largest export market. These rules require vehicles and components to be produced within the EU to qualify for subsidies or government procurement contracts. According to The Guardian, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association is pushing Brussels to exempt the UK, Turkey, and Morocco from the restrictions. Industry leaders warn the rules could become the most damaging consequence of Brexit yet.

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