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100% Tariff on Chinese Autos: Protecting American Autoworkers.

This act immediately imposes a massive increase in tariffs on passenger vehicles and other autos imported from China. The duty rate is raised to 100% of the vehicle's value. This measure aims to protect American auto manufacturing jobs and limit the entry of Chinese-controlled vehicles into the U.S. market, potentially affecting consumer choices and vehicle prices.
Key points
Imposition of a 100% tariff on the import of passenger cars and other vehicles (under HTS heading 8703) originating in the People’s Republic of China.
The tariff also applies to vehicles produced by entities controlled by China, regardless of the country where the production physically takes place.
The change is intended to shield U.S. autoworkers and domestic production from foreign competition by making Chinese imports prohibitively expensive.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8351
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Process start date: 2024-05-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting American Autoworkers from China Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8351.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposition of a 100% tariff on the import of passenger cars and other vehicles (under HTS heading 8703) originating in the People’s Republic of China.
  • The tariff also applies to vehicles produced by entities controlled by China, regardless of the country where the production physically takes place.
  • The change is intended to shield U.S. autoworkers and domestic production from foreign competition by making Chinese imports prohibitively expensive.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Economy