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Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), urged President Joe Biden in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to stop all imports of Chinese electric cars to the US, as they pose "an existential threat to the American auto industry."

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Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), urged President Joe Biden in a video on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to stop all imports of Chinese electric cars to the US, as they pose "an existential threat to the American auto industry."

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), urged President Joe Biden in a video on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday to stop all imports of Chinese electric cars to the US, saying they pose "an existential threat to the American auto industry."

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), urged President Joe Biden in a video on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday to stop all imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) to the US, saying they pose "an existential threat to the American auto industry."

The White House said back in February that it was looking into whether Chinese cars pose a national security risk because the technology could collect large amounts of sensitive data.

The White House announced in February that it was investigating whether Chinese cars pose a national security threat due to their Internet connectivity and ability to collect sensitive data and record US infrastructure using cameras and sensors.

The White House announced in February that it was investigating whether Chinese cars pose a national security threat due to their internet connectivity, and ability to collect sensitive data and record US infrastructure using cameras and sensors.

The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, who represents the car-producing state of Ohio, is running for a fourth term in November and warned that Chinese-subsidized electric vehicles could flood the US market, cheating the American auto industry.

Senator Brown, who represents the car-producing state of Ohio, is running for a fourth term in November and warned that Chinese-subsidized electric vehicles could flood the US market, cheating the American auto industry.

Sen. Brown, who represents the car-producing state of Ohio, is running for a fourth term in November and warned that Chinese-subsidized electric vehicles could flood the US market, cheating the American auto industry.

Brown, who represents the car-producing state of Ohio, is running for a fourth term in November and warned that Chinese-subsidized electric vehicles could flood the US market, cheating the American auto industry.

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The number of Chinese cars on US roads is, however, exceptionally low, owing to a 27.5% tax on Chinese vehicles. Senator Brown's proposal for a ban on Chinese EVs is the toughest yet from a US legislator on the matter.

The number of Chinese cars on US roads is currently quite low, owing to a 27.5% tax on Chinese vehicles. Senator Brown's proposal for a ban on Chinese EVs is the toughest yet from a US legislator on the matter.

The number of Chinese cars in the US is currently quite low, due to a 27.5% tax on PRC-manufactured vehicles. China is competing with Japan to be the largest vehicle exporter worldwide.

Sen. Brown used Europe as a cautionary tale in his suggestion to President Biden. Chinese-made vehicles accounted for more than 20% of European EV sales last year. Europe is only now beginning to look at Chinese EV subsidies. But it's too late.

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In his warning to President Biden, Sen. Brown used Europe as a cautionary tale. Chinese-made vehicles accounted for more than 20% of European EV sales last year. Europe is only now beginning to look at Chinese EV subsidies. But they are acting too late.

In his warning to President Biden, Sen. Brown used Europe as a cautionary example, as Chinese-made vehicles accounted for more than 20% of European EV sales last year. Europe is beginning to look at Chinese EV subsidies.

The White House is considering taking action against the Chinese threat, stating earlier that the administration is considering hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs. However, if Chinese subsidies disadvantage American auto workers, the government must take stronger measures.

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The White House is considering responding to the Chinese threat, indicating earlier this year that they might hike tariffs on Chinese EVs. Administration officials have said should take stronger action, if  Chinese subsidies hurt American auto workers.

While the Biden admin. did not immediately comment, it indicated earlier this year it might hike tariffs on Chinese EVs.

While the Biden admin. did not immediately comment, it indicated earlier this year it might hike tariffs on PRC-made EVs.

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There is no way for American manufacturers to compete on an equal playing field with subsidized Chinese EVs. Allowing these cars on US roads would be a major blow to the US auto industry, destroying the United Auto Workers and the union's ability to boost wages. These Chinese-made vehicles also represent a significant national security concern since the Chinese Communist Party will be able to collect a considerable amount of sensitive data from them. President Biden urgently needs to ban Chinese EVs.

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Here we go again. Chinese EVs now pose national security risks. It's an accusation China is all too familiar with when the US attempts to shut down Chinese companies or industries without providing any evidence. The US is once again using protectionism to defend its hegemonic interests while limiting the competitiveness of others. It is not acceptable to use non-market measures to avoid market competition.

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There is a 61% chance a legacy automaker will go bankrupt before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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There's no way for American manufacturers to compete on an equal playing field with subsidized Chinese EVs. Allowing these cars on US roads would be a major blow to the US auto industry, destroying the United Auto Workers and the union's ability to boost wages. These PRC-made vehicles also represent a significant national security concern since the Chinese Communist Party will be able to collect a considerable amount of sensitive data. President Biden urgently needs to ban Chinese EVs.

The outlandish notion that PRC EVs pose a national security threat to the US is an accusation China is all too familiar with when Washington attempts to shut down Chinese companies or industries without providing any evidence. The US is once again using protectionism to defend its hegemonic interests while limiting the competitiveness of others. It's not acceptable to use non-market measures to avoid global market competition.

There is a 60% chance a legacy automaker will go bankrupt before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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