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Detroit lawmakers fear Trump could open US car market to Chinese rivals before Xi summit
Business
Published on 11 May 2026
A proposed access deal is spooking unions and lawmakers
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, Detroit’s automakers, unions, and bipartisan lawmakers are urging a hard line: reject any arrangement that would give Chinese car brands access to the U.S. market. The push reflects fears of renewed competition, jobs pressure, and leverage shifts—especially if the two leaders trade economic concessions around autos.
- Automakers and unions want Trump to block Chinese car access
- The demand comes ahead of Trump Xi talks this week
- Lawmakers across parties are pushing for a clear refusal
- Concerns center on market access, jobs, and economic leverage
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