Bill · H.R. 4736· House(119-HR-4736)
No Chinese Cars Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Chinese Cars Act" seeks to amend the Trade Act of 1974. It modifies the authority of the Trade Representative regarding certain foreign trade practices. Specifically, it expands the ability to take actions against motor cars and motor vehicles designed for transporting persons. This includes vehicles produced by firms in the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The bill also establishes new definitions for motor vehicles and procedures for modifying or terminating actions.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Domestic motor vehicle manufacturers may benefit from increased trade protections against foreign competition.
Would union members be better off under this?+3
The bill provides domestic industry representatives a voice in the modification or termination of trade actions to protect domestic jobs.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The bill requires the Trade Representative to consult with domestic industry representatives before modifying or terminating trade actions.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-3
The bill expands the authority to take retaliatory trade actions against motor vehicle imports from specific foreign countries.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Trade Representative Authority: The bill allows the Trade Representative to take actions against motor vehicles produced by firms in the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(B)(ii)). This could be seen as a way to address specific foreign trade practices related to motor cars.
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Increased Industry Consultation: The Trade Representative must consult with petitioners and representatives of the domestic industry before modifying or terminating actions (Section 2(a)(1)(2)(3)(A)). This provides a voice to those in the domestic industry.
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Public Input Opportunities: The bill provides an opportunity for persons affected by the modification or termination of an action to present their views, including through public hearings upon request (Section 2(a)(1)(2)(3)(B)). This ensures that affected parties can voice concerns regarding the effects of proposed changes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Trade Actions on Motor Vehicles: The bill enables actions against motor cars and other motor vehicles, including those with internal combustion engines or electric motors (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(B) and Section 2(a)(1)(10)(B)). This could result in trade actions targeting a wide range of vehicle types.
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Targeting of Foreign Firms and Subsidiaries: The authority extends to any firm or subsidiary that is either headquartered in or subject to the control of the specified countries (Section 2(a)(1)(10)(11)). This could impact various international business entities.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Union Workers+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House