US autoworkers urge Congress to keep watch on Chinese carmakers
The UAW asks lawmakers to keep the House China committee running after Democrats take control, citing risks from Chinese automakers, per Reuters.
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what happened
The United Auto Workers union has asked top US lawmakers to keep the House China Select Committee in place once Democrats take over the chamber, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The union pointed to risks from Chinese carmakers, including global overcapacity in electric vehicles and Chinese ownership of Western automakers.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he would meet fellow Democrats about the committee's future. Republican John Moolenaar said its work should continue next year. The panel has examined Ford's partnership with battery maker CATL and a shelved $2.4 billion Gotion plant in Michigan.
A bill to make the ban on Chinese autos permanent has not yet passed Congress. Senator Bernie Moreno, a co-author, told Reuters he was "really, really close" to a deal and hoped for a Senate vote as soon as next week.
why it matters
A regulation imposed in early 2025 effectively bars Chinese companies from selling or building passenger vehicles in the US, and tariffs above 100% on Chinese EVs add further protection. The outcome of the legislative push therefore matters for GM, Ford and other domestic producers.
market impact
US automakers: a permanent ban on Chinese cars would keep competition out of the domestic market
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- US auto workers union urges Congress to keep its eye on Chinese automakers — Reuters, 11 November 2026 at 20:29 UTC
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