The U.S. auto industry is preparing for the arrival of Chinese cars in the American market, but their potential entry remains highly controversial.
Geely's Galaxy Cruiser, a tech-focused SUV prototype, on display during Auto Shanghai, April 23–May 2, 2025, in Shanghai, China. Credit: Geely
The United States has spent years putting up roadblocks for Chinese vehicles. Could it soon clear the path?
“Let China come in,” President Trump said about the prospect of Chinese cars entering the American market, at a speech in Detroit last month. “If they want to come in and build the plant and hire you and hire your friends and your neighbors, that’s great.”
A press release on the deal between Canada and China, made January 16, 2026. Credit: Prime Minister's Office
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