Trump Open to Chinese Automakers Building Cars in the United States
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would be open to Chinese automakers establishing vehicle manufacturing plants in the United States, provided the companies employ American workers. The comments represent a notable shift in the debate over Chinese vehicles and come as Washington prepares for further discussions with Beijing on trade and economic relations. Trump Emphasizes American Jobs Trump made the comments during an interview with Fox News, saying he would accept Chinese companies opening factories in the United States if they created employment for American workers. He pointed to Japanese automakers as an example of foreign companies manufacturing vehicles in the United States while employing local workers. The president also made a distinction between manufacturing inside the United States and importing vehicles from neighboring countries. He said he would not support Chinese automakers producing vehicles in Mexico and then shipping them into the American ma...