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Democratic Senators Push for Stronger Trade Talks on Chinese EVs

2/12/2026

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Five Democratic U.S. senators urged the U.S. Trade Representative to address Chinese automobiles in talks with Canada and Mexico.
They named Senator Gary Peters, Senator Elissa Slotkin, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Tina Smith, and Senator Tammy Baldwin and urged a focus on Chinese electric vehicles.
They argued the agreement should be strengthened to counter Chinese automotive competition.

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Five Democratic U.S. senators urged the U.S. Trade Representative to address Chinese automobiles in talks with Canada and Mexico.
They named Senator Gary Peters, Senator Elissa Slotkin, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Tina Smith, and Senator Tammy Baldwin and urged a focus on Chinese electric vehicles.
They argued the agreement should be strengthened to counter Chinese automotive competition.