The Race to Stop Chinese Cars
6/13/202616 min
Chinese automakers were once dismissed as low-quality imitators. Today, companies like BYD are producing vehicles that many industry experts say rival Western competitors on technology, quality, and price. As Chinese brands gain market share around the world, Congress is moving to keep them out of the United States. Automotive expert Lauren Fix joins us to explain why lawmakers and automakers see Chinese vehicles as a growing threat and whether America can realistically keep them out for good. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2839- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Quince - Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://quince.com/wire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada too.Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from PocketHose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at PocketHose.com/terms.- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Lauren Fix· Guest0:58
[upbeat music] This isn't about keeping Chinese cars out. It's about deciding what kind of auto industry the United States wants to have and who gets to control it.
John Bickley· Host1:12
For years, Chinese cars were largely an afterthought in the American auto industry. They were often viewed as cheap, low-quality products that posed little threat to Detroit, but that perception has begun to change.
Georgia Howe· Host1:24
Today, Chinese automakers are producing vehicles that industry executives say are increasingly competitive