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US auto industry pushes Trump to keep Chinese carmakers out
American brands want the White House to hold the line before the Xi meeting, fearing a fresh push by Chinese automakers into the US.
19 September 2026 1 min read 16 views
Major US automakers have asked Donald Trump to keep a tight wall around the American market ahead of his meeting with Xi Jinping. Their concern is that China could use the United States as a gateway to expand its electric-car ambitions.
For the US industry, an influx of Chinese brands with low prices and state backing could squeeze investment, jobs and supply chains. For Europe, the message is clear: the fight over tariffs and electric-car rules is still far from over.