Slotkin among U.S. senators calling Chinese autos “nonnegotiable” threat in letter to Trump

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 510

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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A trio of Democratic U.S. senators on Monday sent a letter to President Donald Trump, asking him to take steps to protect the U.S. auto industry blocking the sale and operation of vehicles manufactured by state-backed Chinese automakers.

In their letter, Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan), Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) referenced Trump’s comments to the Detroit Economic Club in January, where he invited Chinese automakers to set up shop in …

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