U.S. automakers urge Congress to pass bill for permanent ban on Chinese-made vehicles

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The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing major U.S. automakers, has strongly urged Congress to swiftly pass legislation permanently banning Chinese-made cars from the U.S. market. The reason cited is that such imports would undermine the very foundation of their own automotive industry.

John Bozzella, president of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which includes broad participation from global automakers such as GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, and Hyundai, repeatedly called for completing the relevant legislation in the shortest possible time by leveraging the period immediately after the midterm elections and the congressional recess. They argued strongly that Chinese-made vehicles pose national security threats and surveillance risks, while placing established manufacturers who have invested in U.S. communities for decades at a disadvantage.

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee already passed a bill banning imports of Chinese-made cars last July, and a similar bill supported by more than 100 members has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Industry lobbyists and congressional officials are making every effort to secure legislative passage during the remaining period, mindful of the possibility that the bill may not be processed within the year-end session. However, tensions continue over detailed issues, including the fact that some European brands with a high proportion of Chinese investment in their ownership structure could fall under the regulation, prompting Congress to consider supplementary measures for exceptions for major automaker brands.

The Chinese auto industry is rapidly expanding its market share in global markets, including Europe, based on overwhelming research and development speed, cost-reduction capabilities, and highly refined technological prowess. Major industry leaders, including Ford Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley, have publicly acknowledged the manufacturing competitiveness of Chinese companies while expressing extreme caution regarding their entry into the domestic market. In response, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly opposed U.S. continued sanctions and legislative pressure, repeatedly calling for respect for market economy principles and fair competition, and for the immediate cessation of unfair measures against Chinese companies.

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