UAW Urges Congress to Keep China Panel

The United Auto Workers union asked US congressional leaders to keep the House China Select Committee active. The union cited ongoing concerns regarding Chinese automakers and global electric vehicle overcapacity.

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A car leaves the Tianjin Free Trade Zone at the Tianjin port area, China January 2, 2019. REUTERS/Yilei Sun

The United States auto workers union urged congressional leaders on Wednesday to maintain the House China Select Committee to counter rising pressures from China-backed automakers. The lobbying effort comes as lawmakers weigh a permanent legislative ban on Chinese vehicle imports and technologies. Industry stakeholders warn that domestic manufacturers face severe downstream risks from global overcapacity in electric vehicles.