Exclusive-GM CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump's state dinner for Xi, sources say

channelnewsasia.com ·1h ago

General Motors CEO Mary Barra is likely to attend President Donald Trump's state dinner at the White House on Thursday, hosted in honor of Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to two sources familiar with the event. This comes amid US automakers expressing concerns over the potential integration of Chinese manufacturers into the market, while Trump appears to be considering the possibility.

Unfortunately, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa will not be present, as he is currently overseas. Ford has not yet commented on whether CEO Jim Farley will attend the dinner, which would mark the first time a GM executive joins a Trump state dinner. The automaker has faced criticism from US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for its business ties with Chinese companies. The White House has not yet commented on Barra's attendance.

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