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Car makers ask Trump to block Chinese brands before Xi talks

Reported by Aakash Bora (Staff Writer) · Google News - UK Automobile (search) ·

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UPDATE - follow-up to Auto industry urges Trump to keep Chinese automakers out ahead of Xi meeting - reuters.com: Car manufacturers are pressing President Donald Trump to stop Chinese auto companies from entering the market before his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Industry leaders want strict rules maintained to protect local car makers from heavy competition.

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What Happened

The auto industry is urging President Donald Trump to block Chinese automakers from the market ahead of a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Why It Matters

This issue involves major trade policies and international relations between two of the world's largest economies, affecting local jobs, manufacturing standards, and global market competition.

What Happens Next

Observers are watching the upcoming talks between Trump and Xi Jinping to see if trade restrictions or specific tariffs on foreign vehicles become official policy.

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