Slotkin, Stevens Introduce Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles With 15% Chinese Stakes From U.S.
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Updated · slotkin.senate.gov · May 27
Slotkin, Stevens Introduce Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles With 15% Chinese Stakes From U.S.
5 articles · Updated · slotkin.senate.gov · May 27
Michigan Democrats Elissa Slotkin and Haley Stevens unveiled the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act, which would block Chinese connected vehicles from entering the U.S., including via Canada and Mexico.
The bill targets vehicles designed or made in China, produced by Chinese companies, or tied to entities with more than a 15% Chinese ownership stake, citing surveillance and infrastructure-mapping risks.
Within 90 days of enactment, U.S. Customs and Border Protection would have to create enforcement rules and a prohibited-vehicles list, while manufacturers could seek tightly limited case-by-case exemptions with congressional oversight.
Canada's January 2026 trade deal with China and Chinese brands' roughly 15% market share in Mexico sharpened concerns that lower-tariff North American routes could open the U.S. market.
UAW, General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, Honda, the Teamsters and other industry groups backed the measure, which Slotkin framed as both a national-security and auto-industry defense.
With Canada welcoming Chinese EVs, can a U.S. ban alone truly secure the North American auto market from potential threats?
If all connected cars are 'privacy nightmares,' is banning Chinese brands the real solution to protecting American drivers' data?
The 2026 U.S. Ban on Chinese Connected Cars: How a 15% Ownership Rule Could Reshape the Auto Industry and Global Trade
Overview
In May 2026, Senator Elissa Slotkin and Representative Haley Stevens introduced the 'Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act,' aiming to ban Chinese connected vehicles from entering or operating in the U.S. The legislation targets vehicles with at least 15% Chinese ownership, focusing especially on those crossing from Canada and Mexico. Proponents argue that these vehicles, described as 'surveillance packages on wheels,' can track drivers and map sensitive locations, posing a direct threat to U.S. national security. The Act reflects growing concerns about both security risks and economic competition from Chinese automakers.