Chinese car imports already have a 125% tariff, are they talking about categorically banning them even if they're made in Mexico or Canada?
It's even dumber:
"Right now, Chinese automakers are dumping subsidized vehicles with connected software and hardware around the world," the group's CEO John Bozzella wrote Congress in a letter seen by Reuters. "This hasn’t happened inside the U.S. yet, but given the scale and urgency of this threat, we urge you to enact a Chinese vehicle, software and hardware ban before adjourning this year and make this policy the law of the land."
Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz said a provision in the bill that would ban companies with more than 15% ownership by Chinese entities would bar Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE), opens new tab from selling vehicles in the United States because of its nearly 20% passive Chinese investment.