Plan to block cheap China goods, spur local industry may backfire for some in bloc
The European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne is spearheading the “Made in Europe” plan. © Reuters
CLEMENT NGU
February 14, 2026 14:04 JST
BRUSSELS — Japanese and British carmakers fear the European Union’s proposed “Made in Europe” plan could restrict their access to the market, as Brussels aims to bolster domestic manufacturing through new local content requirements.