Auto Industry Urges Trump to Bar Chinese Automakers Ahead of Xi Visit

Leaders of six major auto‑trade groups gathered in Washington, D.C., to sign a joint letter addressed to President Joe Biden. The groups—representing the National Automobile Dealers Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Automotive Policy Council, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Association of Fleet Operators, and the National Association of Truck Manufacturers—called for policy actions that would ease supply‑chain bottlenecks, preserve domestic manufacturing jobs, and maintain incentives for electric‑vehicle adoption.

In the letter, the signatories urged the administration to expand federal support for domestic battery production, streamline regulatory approvals for new vehicle technologies, and continue tax credits that encourage consumer purchases of electric and hybrid vehicles. They also highlighted the need for clearer guidance on emissions standards and the importance of safeguarding the supply of critical minerals. The groups noted that sustained investment in the auto sector would help keep the United States competitive in a rapidly evolving global market.

The letter will be forwarded to the White House Office of the President for consideration. The auto‑trade coalition expects the administration to review the requested measures and to engage with industry stakeholders in upcoming policy discussions.