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Senators will try to win approval of permanent Chinese car ban in November, World News

Moreno had planned to seek fast-track approval for the vehicle ban before the Senate’s recess.

Senators will try to win approval of permanent Chinese car ban in November, World News
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The senators backing a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles will delay seeking Senate approval until November after they could not resolve Sen. Rand Paul’s concerns about the measure’s effect on Mercedes-Benz. The bill would restrict sales by companies with more than 15% Chinese ownership.

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Bernie Moreno
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Senator backing the Chinese-vehicle ban

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Elissa Slotkin
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Senator and chief sponsor backing the bill

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President whose remarks about Chinese automakers are cited

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Senator whose concerns delayed the effort

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Senate Delays Bill Restricting Chinese-Linked Connected Vehicles

The Senate delayed action on a bipartisan bill restricting Chinese-linked connected vehicles, which Moreno sponsored. Coverage says negotiations addressed how the bill’s ownership threshold could affect Mercedes-Benz, with supporters expecting to try again after the November elections. Center outlets share a focus on negotiations over the bill’s scope and Mercedes-Benz, with some emphasizing ongoing talks and others the delay until November.

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