Washington, DC—Responding to remarks from the Trump Administration about potentially inviting Chinese automakers into the United States, SAFE CEO Avery Ash gave the following statement:
“President Trump has made swift and impressive strides to make our nation stronger and more secure by countering China’s dominance of critical mineral, battery, and advanced manufacturing supply chains. Welcoming Chinese automakers to build cars here in the U.S. will reverse these hard-won accomplishments and put Americans at risk. We’ve seen this strategy backfire in Europe and elsewhere—it would have potentially catastrophic impacts on our automotive industry, have ripple effects on our entire defense industrial base, and make every American less secure. We urge the President to stay tough against China and protect American auto manufacturers and workers.”
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About SAFE
SAFE is an action-oriented, nonpartisan organization committed to transportation, energy, and supply chain policies that advance the economic and national security of the United States, its partners, and allies. SAFE has convened business and former military leaders since 2004 to support secure, resilient, and responsible energy solutions. Visit secureenergy.org to learn more.
