United Auto Workers Urge Retention of House China Committee

The United Auto Workers union has called on House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to preserve the House China Select Committee following a projected Democratic takeover of the House. In a letter to leadership, the union cited urgent concerns over global electric vehicle overcapacity, the offshoring of jobs to China, and Chinese ownership of Western automotive companies.

Led by Representative John Moolenaar, the committee has previously investigated a failed plan by Gotion to establish a battery plant in Michigan and partnerships between Ford and CATL. While tariffs currently exceed 100% and a 2025 regulation effectively banned Chinese passenger vehicles due to data security risks, permanent legislation has not yet been passed.

Industry pressure is mounting as major automakers, including General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen, lobby for the completion of the ban this year. Senator Bernie Moreno indicated that a deal on the legislation is close, with a potential Senate vote scheduled as early as next week.