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Trump Backs Chinese Automaker Plants, Demands U.S. Hiring

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump said he would let a Chinese automaker build cars in the U.S. if it hired workers.
Trump rejected importing Chinese cars, warning the U.S. market would be overrun.
He opposed Chinese factories in Mexico that would ship cheap cars across the U.S. border.
Senator Elissa Slotkin and Senator Bernie Moreno introduced a bill banning connected vehicles from automakers over 15% Chinese ownership.

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President Donald Trump said he would let a Chinese automaker build cars in the U.S. if it hired workers.
Trump rejected importing Chinese cars, warning the U.S. market would be overrun.
He opposed Chinese factories in Mexico that would ship cheap cars across the U.S. border.
Senator Elissa Slotkin and Senator Bernie Moreno introduced a bill banning connected vehicles from automakers over 15% Chinese ownership.