US automakers warn Trump against Chinese car imports

U.S. automakers are warning the Trump administration not to allow Chinese cars into the country, cautioning that a bad trade deal with Beijing could hollow out American manufacturing. Lawmakers have also introduced a bill to ban Chinese vehicles entirely. The warnings come ahead of a potential summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where auto trade is expected to be a key topic. The industry fears that Chinese automakers, backed by state subsidies, could flood the U.S. market with low-cost electric vehicles, threatening domestic production and jobs. The proposed legislation and industry pressure aim to prevent a repeat of past trade deals that led to manufacturing losses.