On the Dash: Six major automotive groups are urging the Trump administration to maintain restrictions on Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market. Chinese automakers currently have no U.S. market share, but domestic production could create new competition for established brands and dealers. Connected-vehicle restrictions and tariffs remain major barriers to Chinese vehicle imports and U.S. production. Six organizations representing automakers, suppliers and dealers sent a letter Sept. 17 urging President Donald Trump to maintain policies that restrict Chinese automakers from selling, importing or producing vehicles in the U.S. The letter arrived ahead of Trump’s scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept. 24. The signatories include the Alliance for…
