Chinese Car Plants in America? Trump Says Yes—If They Hire U.S. Workers.
Source published: Sep 11, 2026 · 8:50 PM EDT · Event: 2026-09-11
Reuters reports that Trump told Fox News he would be comfortable with Chinese automakers opening plants in the United States if they hired U.S. workers, while opposing cars built in Mexico for shipment into the United States.
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Reuters notes opposition to Chinese auto plants from U.S. lawmakers and automakers. The report identifies no new company commitment, investment decision or government action, and it makes no allegation of misconduct.
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Source publication: Sep 11, 2026 · 8:50 PM EDT
Event or conduct: 2026-09-11. Reuters published the report at 20:50 Eastern on September 11. The statement aired in a September 11 Fox News broadcast; the tracker does not treat it as a newly announced investment.
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