Starmer to give speech on tariff turmoil but car industry says actions will have limited impact – UK politics live

Prime minister to focus on car industry, which has been hit by 25% tariffs on exports to US, but manufacturers say ‘greater action almost certainly needed’Last night the Conservative party claimed that the changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate announced by the government amounted to a U-turn.But this morning Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary, said the changes – which don’t involve 2030 being changed as the phase out date for the sale of most new petrol and diesel cars – would only have a “negligible” on the UK’s carbon emissions.The changes we are making have been very carefully calibrated so as not to have a big impact upon the carbon emissions savings that are baked into this policy.In fact, the impact upon carbon emissions as a result of these changes is negligible.With the challenging geopolitical operating environment and increased intense pressure on the automotive industry, extending the current flexibilities and the introduction of new ones helps Stellantis in continuing to be compliant …We welcome the flexibilities to allow our customers more freedom of choice. However, there is still a need to address market demand and introduce measures to stimulate it. We will continue to work closely with government on this. Continue reading...

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