US EditionHouse Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars in place
The letter cites national security concerns and says the ban has backing from U.S. and foreign carmakers and other auto groups.
- On Tuesday, more than 70 House Democrats, led by Representatives Debbie Dingell and Ro Khanna, urged President Donald Trump to maintain the ban on Chinese automakers building or selling vehicles in the United States.
- The Biden administration imposed sweeping regulations in January 2025 effectively banning Chinese passenger vehicles, citing national security concerns linked to the ability of these vehicles to collect sensitive data on American owners.
- In their letter, Democrats argued "we must not cede the American auto industry to a strategic competitor intent on global dominance," while auto trade groups representing major car companies also support keeping Chinese carmakers out.
- Trump stated in January he was open to Chinese automakers building plants in the United States, though the White House this month denied any intention to compromise national security for industrial investment.
- Earlier this month, three Democratic senators urged similar action ahead of a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio has proposed legislation to seal off the market entirely.
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Democrats urge Trump to keep ban on Chinese cars
NEW YORK — Over 70 Democrats on Tuesday urged US President Donald Trump to keep Chinese carmakers out of America, warning of "irreversible" consequences, just weeks ahead of his high-stakes trip to Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping.
Washington.- Democratic Party Congressmen today urged the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to negotiate the addition of a clause in the Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada (T-MEC) that would prevent Chinese automakers from accessing the tariff benefits of the agreement in force since 2020. Arguing national security reasons as well as defense of the U.S. industrial base, the group of 74 Democratic congressmen called on Trump to in…
More than 70 House Dems call on Trump to keep Chinese automakers out of US
More than 70 Democrats in the House signed on to a Tuesday letter urging President Trump to block Chinese automakers from saturating the U.S. car market. Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell (D) led the effort with support from 73 colleagues ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month in Beijing. In the letter,…
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