Dozens of American lawmakers, including Democrats and Republicans, want Chinese vehicles permanently banned from US soil. The bipartisan initiative comes less than two weeks after President Donald Trump said he’s fine with Chinese brands selling cars locally, as long as they are manufactured in the US.
American automakers, including Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, have been lobbying for stronger policies to keep Chinese vehicles out, a sentiment echoed by senators on both sides of the political aisle. The rush to enact a permanent ban comes just as China’s President Xi Jinping embarks on a three-day visit to the US.
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