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Industry
U.S. Senate pushes curbs on carmakers with 15 percent or more Chinese ownership; Benz exempted
The U.S. Senate is pushing legislation to restrict access to the U.S. market for automakers with 15 percent or more Chinese ownership, while seeking ways to exempt Benz. A bill approved by the Senate Commerce Committee would ban vehicle sales by companies in which Chinese firms or investors hold more than 15 percent. Republican Senator Bernie Moreno said Benz would not be banned, though details and legislative steps remain.
Industry
Trump says Chinese cars could be sold if made in U.S., clashing with 100 percent tariff and sales curbs
U.S. President Donald Trump said he could accept Chinese automakers entering the United States if they build plants and make vehicles locally. The stance sits uneasily with existing U.S. restrictions, including a 100 percent tariff on China-made cars and rules limiting U.S. sales of vehicles using China-developed software or hardware, set to apply from 2027 and 2030. Politicians and officials have also raised concerns about China-linked auto and battery supply chains.
Mobility
Trump may allow Chinese EVs in U.S. ahead of Xi talks, amid market-opening rumors
Rumors are circulating that U.S. President Donald Trump could allow Chinese-made electric vehicles to be sold in the United States as part of negotiations with China, Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin said. She cited an expected Washington meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping within weeks and called the idea a strategic mistake that could harm Michigan’s auto industry and 1,200,000 related jobs. Slotkin did not identify the source, and the White House has announced no plan to lower barriers.
