Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens to Introduce ‘No Chinese Cars Act’ To Strengthen Michigan’s Auto Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced the introduction of the No Chinese Cars Act to protect American automakers, bring new jobs to Michigan, and strengthen America’s auto industry.

Right now, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is engaged in unfair trade practices that threaten the American auto industry and the livelihoods of Michigan auto workers. Unfair subsidies and low wages at Chinese firms undermine American companies and Michigan jobs.

We’ve already seen how Chinese car companies like BYD have taken over the European market and the threat they pose to the American market.

That is why Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens is introducing the No Chinese Cars Act: to protect American automakers and Michigan jobs.

This legislation would grant the United States Trade Representative (USTR) the authority to expand existing 301 tariffs on Chinese auto exports to autos arriving in the United States from other countries if those autos:

• Are produced by a firm from a country subject to existing tariffs; and 

• Are produced by a firm from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea 

As a result, Chinese autos produced by firms engaged in unfair trade practices would be subject to Section 301 tariffs even if they try to avoid those tariffs by setting up shop in a third country. 

“For too long, the CCP has been rigging the market, undermining Michigan’s auto industry, and cheating the system. Now, they’re trying to cheat the system again by moving production to countries like Mexico to dodge tariffs and undercut American automakers. Not anymore,” said Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens. “My No Chinese Cars Act will force China to finally play by the rules to lower costs and bring Michigan manufacturing jobs back to Michigan.”

The No Chinese Cars Act is supported by Mich Auto.

“MichAuto strongly supports Congresswoman Stevens' introduction of the 'No Chinese Vehicles Act'. This bill would establish important new safeguards against an influx of Chinese vehicles produced outside the People's Republic of China, which would pose serious threats to America’s automotive industry and U.S. National Security. We applaud Rep. Stevens’ work on this bill and look forward to working with her and the rest of Michigan’s federal delegation, as the industry seeks to create greater protections for domestic auto jobs and the nation’s industrial competitiveness,” said Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MichAuto; Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber

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