As Washington and Beijing prepare for the upcoming Xi–Trump summit in April, one question has emerged: could Chinese automakers, particularly electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, invest in the United States? Chinese firms like Geely and tech companies such as Xiaomi have expressed interest in partnerships or production on American soil and President Trump himself has publicly floated the idea that Washington might allow some form of Chinese auto or EV investment in the United States.
On February 3, 2026, Ilaria Mazzocco and James Rowland joined Gregor Williams to explore the feasibility, challenges, and implications of such investment—from national security reviews and export controls to the broader geopolitical context.