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The European Commission proposes a three-year delay on tariffs on electric vehicles that are sold to, or imported from, Britain that was due to apply from January. The commission, the EU's executive arm, says it decided a one-off extension after the automotive industry raised concerns about the massive costs that would arise from a post-Brexit 10-percent tariff. Maros Sefcovic, EU Commission Vice President, calls the proposal "balanced and forward-looking" which "supports the competitiveness of our industry and protect jobs in the European Union" SOUNDBITE
British minister Michael Gove arrives in Brussels ahead of a meeting with European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič to tackle post-Brexit trade issues. IMAGES of Michael Gove arriving
EU Council president Charles Michel arrives in Dublin for talks with Irish Prime minister Micheal Martin as Brexit trade negotiations stall ahead of the late October deadline. IMAGES IMAGES
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen greets Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin ahead of a European Union summit whose agenda includes Brexit. Ireland is the EU country to be worst-hit economically by Britain's departure, especially if no EU-UK trade deal is worked out. IMAGES
Germany's finance minister warns Britain it must respect its international agreements, after London tabled legislation that would ditch parts of the Brexit withdrawal deal with the EU. SOUNDBITE