Recently, over 70 House Democrats jointly pressured the U.S. government, citing "national security" as the reason to completely block Chinese automakers from building plants or selling cars in the U.S., even cutting off access through Canada or Mexico. This is yet another example of the U.S. habit of overstretching the concept of national security to suppress China's competitive industries.

From hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs to 100 percent under the Section 301 review, to the Commerce Department's ban on automotive software and hardware, and now this letter aiming to lock China out entirely — the U.S. is building a discriminatory policy system step by step. 

The alleged "data threat" lacks any evidence. Chinese automakers have expressed willingness to comply with regulations, yet receive only principled skepticism. The truth is simple: unable to win, they shut the door — tearing apart the facade of U.S. free market values.

While the blockade denies Chinese companies fair competition, Chinese automakers have diversified their global presence and remain strong. In contrast, protectionism will only stifle U.S. innovation, drive up costs, and slow down the global green transition.