https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-xi-trump-summit-deal-can-throw-us-carmakers-under-the-china-busContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-xi-trump-summit-deal-can-throw-us-carmakers-under-the-china-bushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-xi-trump-summit-deal-can-throw-us-carmakers-under-the-china-bus#u79474Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:16:32 +0000The US auto industry is urging President Trump to ban Chinese automakers from entering the American market before his upcoming summit with President Xi. Industry leaders fear a surge of Chinese vehicles if the administration fails to implement guardrails. This pressure comes as the two leaders prepare to meet on issues including trade, Taiwan, and AI regulation. Automakers view the summit as a risk point where a potential deal could compromise the domestic industry's position against Chinese competition.Why it mattersThe US auto market has historically maintained barriers against Chinese