Senators from both parties are advancing bipartisan legislation this week to permanently enshrine the Biden administration’s restrictions on Chinese electric vehicle sales and manufacturing, marking a rare area of agreement in an otherwise divided Congress. The move reflects growing concerns over national security and economic competition with China, as lawmakers seek to solidify trade barriers that have already been in place temporarily. With no opposition expected, the bill could set a precedent for future restrictions on foreign-made vehicles entering the U.S. market. Industry stakeholders and automakers are closely watching as the proposal could reshape the domestic automotive landscape.


Democratic and Republican senators are pushing for unanimous approval this week of legislation that would make permanent the Biden administration's ban on Chinese vehicle sales and manufacturing in ...