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‘Made in Europe’ EU industrial strategy could hit supply chains, UK minister warns
Politics•February 19, 2026 at 3:01 PMNational

‘Made in Europe’ EU industrial strategy could hit supply chains, UK minister warns

By Joanna Partridge•The Guardian - UK News

Nick Thomas-Symonds says move could also create unnecessary UK-EU trade barriers and increase costsBusiness live – latest updatesA British minister has warned that the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy could hit supply chains, increase costs and create unnecessary trade barriers between the UK and some members of the bloc.Nick Thomas-Symonds, the UK minister for EU relations, made the comments as the EU is preparing to publish legislation that would require European-made products to be prioritised in public procurement and consumer schemes. Continue reading...

Nick Thomas-Symonds says move could also create unnecessary UK-EU trade barriers and increase costs

A British minister has warned that the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy could hit supply chains, increase costs and create unnecessary trade barriers between the UK and some members of the bloc.

Nick Thomas-Symonds, the UK minister for EU relations, made the comments as the EU is preparing to publish legislation that would require European-made products to be prioritised in public procurement and consumer schemes.

Continue reading...

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