But it isn’t just security concerns that have legacy automakers pushing for an outright ban on Chinese cars.
The Volkswagen Group, one of the companies represented by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, cited competition from Chinese automakers as part of its major restructuring earlier this year.
The first wave of regulations on Chinese vehicles came during President Joe Biden’s administration.
The original rule essentially banned Chinese automakers from selling or building passenger vehicles in America over concerns about data privacy.
Congressional aides and industry experts said there may not be enough time to approve the Chinese vehicle ban during this session if Democrats win control of Congress, according to Reuters.