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02 Apr 2026, 22:59 GMT+10
Washington DC [US], April 2 (ANI): Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) stated on March 31 that he plans to introduce legislation aimed at banning Chinese automobiles and auto components from entering the U.S. market, according to a report by The Epoch Times.
Speaking at the Automotive Forum in New York City, Moreno said, 'There will not be a Chinese automobile here,' adding that he hopes regions such as Latin America, Mexico, Canada, and Europe will adopt similar standards. The automotive sector accounts for more than one-fifth of trade between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and remains the largest segment in U.S.-Mexico trade.
The European Union has also strengthened its stance against Chinese auto imports by imposing steep tariffs on electric vehicles, which it claims are being unfairly dumped into the European market. However, other allies have taken a different approach. Canada, for instance, signed an agreement with China in January to eliminate tariffs and permit the import of 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles annually, with plans to increase that figure to 70,000 within five years. At the time, automakers warned that a blanket ban could impact vehicles already available in the market and called for a delay to allow manufacturers time to comply with new regulations. These rules were largely driven by national security concerns after authorities confirmed that Chinese state-backed hackers had penetrated U.S. critical infrastructure and positioned themselves for potential disruption, the report noted.
In March 2025, federal regulations came into force requiring automakers to certify that their vehicles no longer contained Chinese software. By March 17, 2026, manufacturers were required to verify compliance with this requirement. This time, however, U.S. automakers and industry associations appear to support stricter measures on Chinese vehicles and components, recently urging the Donald Trump administration to act against what they describe as unfair trade practices by Chinese carmakers.
Five major industry groups representing automakers, dealerships, and parts suppliers sent a letter to President Trump on March 12, 2026, urging him to retain the Biden-era regulations ahead of his visit to China and to avoid allowing any loopholes that he had previously indicated he might consider. 'We also strongly urge the Administration to reject any attempt by Chinese manufacturers to bypass these existing restrictions by setting up production facilities in the U.S.,' the letter stated. The signatories included the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, the National Automobile Dealers Association, Autos Drive America, the American Automotive Policy Council, and MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, as cited in the report. (ANI)
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