UK minister warns EU manufacturing plan could disrupt supply chains

A British minister has warned that a forthcoming proposal from the European Commission to implement a 'made in Europe' plan could significantly disrupt integrated supply chains between the United Kingdom GB and the European Union single market. The draft law, which is currently under discussion, would require a minimum share of publicly backed products in strategic sectors such as clean energy and advanced manufacturing to be manufactured within the European Economic Area. According to the warning, these new requirements risk creating trade barriers that increase costs for businesses operating across borders.

The European Commission is preparing to publish the draft law next week as part of its broader strategy for strategic sectors. The policy targets industries including clean energy and advanced manufacturing, aiming to ensure that a specific portion of goods supported by public funds are produced within the European Economic Area. This region includes EU member states as well as Iceland IS, Liechtenstein LI, and Norway NO. The 'made in Europe' plan is expected to alter existing trade rules and supply-chain arrangements, potentially affecting investment ties with non-EEA partners such as China CN and the United States US.