The argument for tying British goods’ ‘made in Europe’ treatment to Chinese imports

A commenter argues that Britain cannot seek ‘made in Europe’ treatment for its goods while fully opening its market to Chinese goods central to EU industrial strategy. He draws a parallel to USMCA talks, saying Chinese brands account for one-fifth to one-sixth of sales. Reuters reports that Mexican sales of Chinese-brand vehicles rose nearly 30% in the first half of 2026 despite tariffs.