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Wonderwall? The UK Eyes Barriers to Chinese Car Imports
Pressure is mounting on the UK to follow the EU in imposing barriers to Chinese car imports.
Gregor Williams
Associate Director
Gregor Williams is an Associate Director with Rhodium Group's China Corporate Advisory team, focusing on China’s industrial policy, EV industry, and relationship with the EU.
ChinaBefore joining Rhodium Group, Gregor was an Analyst in the Economy Research Team at the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) in Berlin, Europe’s biggest China-focused think tank. He holds an MSc in Economic History from the London School of Economics and a undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Halle.
Research by Gregor Williams
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