The China Dilemma: Can US Automakers Protect Their Turf? The latest salvo in the ongoing trade wars between the US and China is a call from American automakers to ban Chinese vehicle sales in the US.
In a letter to Congress, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation has urged lawmakers to block the sale of Chinese made vehicles, citing concerns over intellectual property theft, surveillance, and unfair trade practices.
While this might seem like a straightforward case of protectionism, there's more at play here than just defending domestic industries.