Auto industry urges Trump to bar Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Leaders of six major auto trade groups joined to sign a letter to the president.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:26:27 UTC.

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