U.S. Automakers Urge Congress to Ban Chinese Vehicle Sales Before Jan. 3
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Updated · CBS New York · Sep 3
U.S. Automakers Urge Congress to Ban Chinese Vehicle Sales Before Jan. 3
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Sep 3
Summary
A U.S. auto trade group asked senior lawmakers to permanently bar the sale, import and manufacture of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software before Congress adjourns on Jan. 3.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation said the push is driven by alleged Chinese surveillance risks, intellectual property theft and industrial policies that disadvantage non-Chinese automakers and threaten U.S. manufacturing.
John Bozzella, the group's CEO, warned Chinese brands are already gaining share in Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, Mexico and South America with low-cost vehicles able to collect and transmit sensitive data.
The appeal reflects rising pressure from Chinese rivals such as BYD and Geely as China expands its position in EVs and global auto supply chains.