Senators Say No To China, Training Techs To Talk, Stop-Start Shuts Down

Senators Say No To China, Training Techs To Talk, Stop-Start Shuts Down

Author: More Than Cars Media Network April 6, 2026 Duration: 13:40
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1312: Lawmakers push to block Chinese EVs, TruVideo trains the next-gen tech to sell service with video, and stop-start tech may be on its way out as drivers—and regulators—hit the brakes. Three Democratic senators are urging President Trump to block Chinese automakers from building in the U.S. or importing via North America. With tariffs already high, the debate is shifting from competition to national security. Senator Tammi Baldwin, Elissa Slotkin, and Chuck Sch...

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