US Prepares Ban on Chinese Cars Entering Their Market

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Republican Party Senator in the United States (US), Bernie Moreno, has firmly announced that his side is drafting a bill to tighten the circulation of vehicles originating from China in the US automotive market. CarnewsChina reported on Wednesday (1/4) local time that the bill will also limit the circulation of hardware, software, and partnerships related to products from China. This was stated by Moreno at an Automotive Forum event ahead of the opening of the New York Auto Show. In this regard, he emphasised that “there will never be a scenario where Chinese-made cars enter our market.” The United States’ concerns regarding vehicles and technology products made in China stem from national security reasons. The regulation also continues what was previously done by Joe Biden in January 2025. “We do not allow Huawei to enter our telecommunications infrastructure. We will not allow Chinese car manufacturers to enter this market. We will prevent cancer from entering our market, and we will need other countries to undergo chemotherapy,” said Moreno. In February, Moreno also criticised Waymo during a Senate hearing for its partnership with Geely, the parent company of Chinese brand Zeekr. He accused the Alphabet-owned company of going against US leadership goals by using Chinese-made vehicles for its robotaxi programme. Beyond domestic measures, Moreno urged international allies to align with US standards. “What I expect is for Latin America, Mexico, Canada, and Europe to adopt the same standards as us now,” he said. The proposed bill has strong support from US car manufacturers and trade groups. Recently, major automotive trade organisations have urged the government to maintain strict barriers against Chinese car producers, emphasising the need to protect the domestic market.