Democrats urge Trump to keep ban on Chinese cars in US as Xi meeting looms
US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month
“We must not cede the American auto industry to a strategic competitor intent on global dominance,” a letter, signed by 73 House Democrats led by US Representative Debbie Dingell, said. “The consequences for American workers, our supply chains, our national security, and our communities would be profound and irreversible.”
Ahead of the trip, Democrats warned that “any effort to lower barriers for Chinese automobiles or otherwise facilitate their entry into the US market would pose a direct threat to American manufacturing, workers, and national security,” adding that it was a firm and non-negotiable priority.
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Trump has expressed openness to Chinese carmakers entering the US since returning to office, as long as they build their factories in America and hire local workers.