HR 4736 — No Chinese Cars Act

Bill Text

• Introduced Introduced in House Current html July 23, 2025

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The bill modifies the Trade Representative's authority to take actions against certain foreign trade practices, particularly targeting motor vehicles from specific countries.

• 19 U.S.C. 2411

  (3) The actions → (3)(A) The actions

  This change introduces a lettered subpoint structure to section 301(c)(3).

• 19 U.S.C. 2411

  (A) on a → (i) on a

  This change re-labels the subpoint for clarity and to match a new numbering system.

• 19 U.S.C. 2411

  (B) without regard → (ii) without regard

  This change modifies the subpoint label for consistency within the updated structure.

• 19 U.S.C. 2411

  In addition to the authority provided by subparagraph (A), an action the Trade Representative is authorized to take under subsection (a) or (b) may be taken against any other foreign country with respect to motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons produced in such other country by-- (i) a firm of the foreign country described in subsection (a) or (b), if the good of the foreign country described in subsection (a) or (b) is subject to an existing duty under this section; and (ii) a firm of the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

  This addition expands the authority of the Trade Representative to target additional foreign countries regarding specific trade practices related to motor vehicles.

• 19 U.S.C. 2411

  For purposes of subsection (c)(3)(B)-- (A) the term `any other foreign country' means a foreign country that the Trade Representative has determined is exporting goods to the United States that are goods produced in such other country by a firm of the foreign country described in subsection (a) or (b); and (B) the term `motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons' means a motor vehicle that-- (i) contains-- (I) an internal combustion engine; (II) an internal combustion engine that also allows power to be delivered to the drive wheels by a battery-powered electric motor; or (III) an electric motor drawing electrical current from a portable source; and (ii) requires no further manufacturing operations to perform its intended function other than the addition of readily attachable components such as mirrors or tire and rim assemblies, or minor finishing operations such as painting.

  This new definition clarifies what constitutes 'motor cars and other motor vehicles' for the purposes of actions taken by the Trade Representative.

• 19 U.S.C. 2411

  The term `a firm of the foreign country', with respect to a foreign country described in subsection (a) or (b) or a country described in clause (ii) of subsection (c)(3)(B), means a firm, or a subsidiary of a firm, either headquartered in, or subject to the control of, such country.

  This addition defines 'firm of the foreign country' to clarify the responsibilities of businesses under the amendments.

• 19 U.S.C. 2411

  Not later than 30 days before taking any action under paragraph (1) to modify or terminate any action taken under section 301 on the basis described in section 301(c)(3)(B), the Trade Representative shall-- (A) consult with the petitioner, if any, and with representatives of the domestic industry concerned; and (B) provide opportunity for the presentation of views by persons affected by such modification or termination, including in the form of a public hearing upon request, concerning-- (i) the effects of the proposed modification or termination; and (ii) whether any modification or termination of the action is appropriate.

  This addition requires the Trade Representative to consult with stakeholders before modifying or terminating actions under section 301.

• 19 U.S.C. 2411

  The Trade Representative may, in addition to taking any action under paragraph (1) to modify or terminate any action taken under section 301(c)(3)(B), take any additional action under section 301 if such additional action would maintain or enhance the effectiveness of an action taken under such section 301(c)(3)(B).

  This provision allows the Trade Representative to take supplementary actions to ensure the effectiveness of existing measures.

Action History

1. July 23, 2025

   Introduced in House

2. July 23, 2025

   Introduced in House

3. July 23, 2025

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

• Haley M. Stevens · Primary

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