First Shift: Trump open to Chinese plants in U.S.

Former President Donald Trump has proposed a compromise on electric vehicle (EV) production, indicating he would permit Chinese automakers to manufacture EVs in the U.S. using American labor while keeping restrictions on imported Chinese-made vehicles in place. The announcement comes amid ongoing trade tensions and debates over domestic manufacturing and workforce policies. A representative from a major South Korean automaker has also signaled plans to expand operations in the U.S., though details remain limited. The proposal highlights shifting dynamics in global automotive production and potential economic implications for both industries and workers.

Trump says he would allow Chinese automakers to build EVs in the U.S. with American workers but will maintain the ban on imported Chinese vehicles. Executive Park Min-woo says the automaker will ...