The US should consider allowing Chinese production of electric vehicles in America under certain conditions

In September 2026 President Donald Trump suggested he is open to Chinese automakers building cars in the US. The administration can and should explore ways to ease or remove the barriers to Chinese investment in EVs in the US. China's EV capabilities are formidable, so any policy to allow Chinese EV investment should carefully consider the perceived benefits to the US economy while focusing on guardrails to protect US jobs and national security.

Source: Peterson Institute (PIIE)