He's speaking directly to us! This statement by Trump marks a significant concession—a positive signal! On September 12, according to Agence France-Presse, French media reported that despite widespread opposition from U.S. lawmakers and automakers, President Donald Trump stated he would not oppose Chinese automakers building factories in the United States. Trump said, “If China wants to come here and build factories to produce cars, I won’t object.” Japan does it too—they hire our people. The key point is that they hire our people.
Trump further added that he does not want Chinese automakers to build plants in Mexico and then ship vehicles into the U.S. “I’m not devaluing Chinese cars at all.” Clearly, this statement is undoubtedly a very positive signal. The reality is plain: starting with the Biden administration, the U.S. has used tariff barriers, subsidies, supply chain restrictions, and other hidden obstacles to try to keep Chinese electric vehicles out of the American market. Since Trump’s return to power, this policy has remained unchanged.
Trump’s public declaration that he will not oppose Chinese automakers building factories in the U.S. is certainly a highly positive signal. His intention, clearly, is to encourage greater investment in the U.S., create jobs, generate tax revenue, and develop supporting supply chains. From our perspective, we can seize the opportunity to establish a presence in the U.S. market and earn profits there. From a past scenario of nearly “complete closure” and layer upon layer of obstacles, to now opening up the possibility for Chinese auto firms to build local factories in the U.S.—this is already a substantial advancement.
We are not opposed to investing in the U.S. Our stance is that both China and the U.S. should open their doors wider. The U.S. should welcome our investments, and we, in turn, welcome increased investment from the U.S. in advanced manufacturing sectors. If both sides uphold mutual openness and fair treatment, allowing capital and technology to flow smoothly between the two countries, this would undoubtedly lead to win-win outcomes for both nations. Of course, there is still a long way to go from Trump’s verbal statements to reaching concrete consensus between China and the U.S. But if the U.S. moves beyond mere rhetoric and overcomes domestic resistance, meaningful dialogue between China and the U.S. is entirely possible.
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