Top automakers urge US Congress to permanently ban Chinese cars
Companies such as BYD and Geely are quickly gaining market share around the world
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a coalition of major automakers, has urged US lawmakers to permanently ban Chinese vehicles and related software from the US market. In a letter to House and Senate leadership, the group's CEO, John Bozzella, argued that Chinese automakers are flooding the global market with subsidised vehicles equipped with connected technology.
While China has imposed tariffs and bans on connected vehicle systems from US adversaries, Bozzella warned that such vehicles could soon threaten US economic and national security interests. The call for a ban echoes a similar plea made in March by the alliance and other auto groups. The alliance represents both domestic and overseas automakers, including General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen.
Domestic automakers are concerned about the rapid growth of Chinese companies like BYD and Geely, which are gaining market share despite high tariffs and a sluggish domestic market. The industry is pushing for a permanent ban as proposed in multiple bills currently under consideration in Congress.
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