Trump to Meet Xi Jinping Amid Congressional Push to Restrict Chinese-Made Vehicles

U.S. auto market as a bargaining chip in any deal with Beijing. U.S.

With American workers. U.S. That suggestion was later walked back. For lawmakers in auto-heavy states, even a limited opening could threaten domestic jobs.

Reps. , introduced a bill this week that would lock in restrictions on Chinese-made connected vehicles, software and hardware. The bill mirrors Senate legislation from Sens. , and Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio.

"Every vehicle on American roads is a rolling data collection device," John Moolenaar said Tuesday when announcing the bill. U.S. auto supply chain complicates efforts to wall off the market.

-based auto suppliers are owned by companies in China, according to AlixPartners. U.S. Those links reach major American brands.

Toyota's newest Prius plug-in hybrid contains about 15% Chinese parts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford's latest Mustang GT uses six-speed manual transmissions sourced from China, per the same agency. Several Chevrolet models, including the electric Blazer and the electric Equinox, contain roughly 20% Chinese parts, according to General Motors.

General Motors has set a 2027 deadline for some suppliers to dissolve their China sourcing ties, CNBC reported citing Reuters. U.S. was $49,461 in April, according to Kelley Blue Book.

In China, consumers can choose from more than 200 battery-powered models, including hybrids, priced below the equivalent of $25,000, according to DCar. Chinese brands have captured about 20% of the market in Mexico, according to INEGI and industry groups. U.S.

Market would be detrimental and politically bad for many people. "You're talking about risks to industry, jobs, factories and whole communities," Stephen Ezell said. He told CNBC, "The reality is we are behind Chinese autos in America, but we hope automakers can respond through innovation.

Debbie Dingell said China has a pattern of coming in, subsidizing the cost to keep the price lower, destroy an industry and then jack up the price. "This is about America's future.

Cnbc reported that Democrats have pitched the fight over Chinese autos as critical to protecting union jobs and domestic production while Republicans cast it as part of a broader economic nationalism push to counter Beijing and protect critical industries. , where they face 100% tariffs and other national security-related barriers.