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.