Trump says he would allow Chinese automakers to build cars in US
President Trump said Friday he would be willing to let Chinese automakers open manufacturing plants in the United States, despite objections from American carmakers. He made the comment during an appearance on Fox News’s The Ingraham Angle with Laura Ingraham, noting Japan takes a similar approach.
Why It Matters
The remark pits the White House’s openness to foreign auto investment against the expressed concerns of U.S. automakers, signaling a potential shift in how the administration views foreign manufacturers locating production on American soil. That stance could affect trade and investment discussions involving the auto sector.
Key Facts
- Who: President Donald Trump
- What: Said he would allow Chinese automakers to build cars in the U.S.
- When: Friday (as reported)
- Where: On Fox News’s The Ingraham Angle
- Interviewer: Laura Ingraham (Fox News)
President Trump told Fox News on Friday that he would permit Chinese automakers to establish manufacturing plants in the United States. Speaking to Laura Ingraham on The Ingraham Angle, he said he would be "OK" if China wanted to open a plant to build cars in the country.
The president framed the position by noting that other countries, including Japan, pursue similar industrial arrangements. His comments came despite reported protests from American automakers who oppose such a move by foreign carmakers.
By publicly endorsing the idea, the administration’s stance appears at odds with the concerns voiced by the U.S. auto industry. The comments highlight a divergence between the White House’s openness to foreign manufacturing investment and the domestic auto sector’s objections.
Further details about which Chinese companies might be involved, any proposed conditions for such investments, or responses from specific U.S. automakers were not provided in the remarks on The Ingraham Angle.
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