U.K. Carmakers Seek Brexit Phase-In Period to Avoid Border Mess
- Accord with EU limits damage to industry, trade group says
- Deal still fails to deliver on regulatory cooperation
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U.K. carmakers offered faint praise for the country’s Brexit deal while warning border chaos will be unavoidable unless governments allow more time to meet new customs-related administrative requirements.
The accord reached last week with the European Union largely addresses the auto industry’s immediate concerns about tariffs, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said Wednesday. Still, the trade group said the agreement fails to deliver on key demands including regulatory cooperation and customs procedures.