UK to impose 45% tariffs on Chinese electric cars

Britain is considering imposing

tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports amid concerns

Beijing is flooding the market with state-subsidised cars, the

Times newspaper reported on Sunday.

British ministers are ready to match the European Union's

45% levy on Chinese electric cars in line with the

blocs' "Made in Europe" policy aimed at reducing

reliance on Chinese parts.

This after Prime Minister Andy Burnham last month

said Britain should be treated as a "trusted partner"

under the proposed EU rules.

In an email, spokesperson from the British government

told Reuters no tariffs have been imposed on Chinese EVs

though a the Times report says Business minister Jonathan

Reynolds is drawing up the tariffs package.