Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius criticized Britain's approach towards Europe, saying this decision would 'weaken the industry on both sides', referring to Germany and Britain. The German automaker has stated that this action would be a 'deliberate choice' to 'hurt' European industry, particularly German industry. This statement was made while elections are approaching, where Germany hopes to reach agreements on the 'Industrial Accelerator Act' (IAA), a project that could help the country industrialize more in Europe.

However, it is not all. Jonathan Reynolds, the British commercial policy manager, said it was impossible for Britain to be included in the 'Made in Europe' program because it would 'misalign' with the principles of the EU market. Additionally, the British government announced that they would interrupt negotiations to introduce tariffs of 10% on imported electric vehicles from Europe and vice versa.

These words were interpreted as another proof of the 'Brexit effect', a term used to describe the negative impact Brexit has had on trade relations between both parties. Germany seems to want to avoid entering its own version of this program, but even if it is not a decisive decision, it is a significant signal that Germany is trying to maintain a dominant role in international trade politics. The current situation shows how decisions of a country can have an immediate impact on other parts of the international community, and how these decisions can influence trade relations between different countries.

It is important to note that this exclusion of Britain from the 'Made in Europe' program was not approved by either German or British representatives, but only by Mercedes-Benz CEO, who seems to be the only one to have highlighted the power of this action on global industrial policy.