US bill targets China risks in auto sector

Washington, Aug 29 Two US lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation requiring the Commerce Department to examine national-security and economic risks arising from Chinese involvement in the American automobile industry. The Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026 was introduced by Republican Representative Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee and Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell of Michigan. The measure would direct the commerce secretary to conduct a comprehensive study of activities involving US automotive manufacturers and companies controlled by foreign adversaries. Although the bill applies broadly to countries classified under US law as foreign adversaries, its sponsors focused primarily on China while announcing…