China Wants To Build Cars In America. Should We Let Them In?

Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng recently announced his desire to launch the brand in the United States and suggested the company could even build factories here. However, he acknowledged the political climate isn’t conductive to such a move.That brings us to our question of the day: should Chinese automakers be allowed in the United States if they build vehicles here? It sounds like a win-win as consumers would get new options and potentially lower prices. New plants could also generate thousands of jobs and even more would be created locally thanks to new dealerships across the country.More: Xpeng CEO Eyes US Launch, Suggests Company Could Build Plants In AmericaOn top of that, there would be new investment in the United States and new tax dollars for the government to collect. That’s something the Trump administration has been seeking and the President himself has said “If they want to come in and build the plant and hire you and hire your friends and your neighbors, that’s great. I love that. Let China come in.” Unfortunately, Polestar did exactly that as the 3 SUV was built in Ridgeville, South Carolina alongside the Volvo EX90. In May, Volvo was granted a waiver that prevents their vehicles and technology from being banned under the Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles rule.However, Polestar didn’t get a waiver so they’re leaving the United States at the end of the 2026 model year. The company will continue to sell their existing inventory of the 3 and 4, but that’s it. Say what you will about Polestar, but the company deserved better and the move doesn’t make much sense. If they wanted to ban the imported 4 that would be one thing, but it seems stupid to kill an American-made crossover, especially when its platform mate gets a pass.With all that being said, would you be okay with Chinese automakers in America if they built their products here?