Auto industry urges Trump to not allow Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit

Leaders of six major auto trade groups urged President Donald Trump to maintain policies that "keep the door firmly shut" for Chinese automakers to operate in the U.S. The letter to the president comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, D.C., next week.

CNBC • Sep 18, 2026

Auto industry urges Trump to keep Chinese automakers out ahead of Xi meeting

Major automakers, suppliers and dealers on Friday urged ​President Donald Trump to keep Chinese automakers out of the US market, ahead ‌of his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping next week.

Reuters • Sep 18, 2026

Automaker Stocks Reverse as Rotation Trade Unwinds: General Motors and Stellantis Fall 4%, Ford Pulls Back

Automaker stocks are giving back Thursday's rotation-driven pop in Friday morning trading, and the order in which the group is falling reads like that same trade running backwards. No company announcement dated today explains the move.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 18, 2026

Ford Motor vs. Stellantis: Which Automotive Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Ford Motor leverages a massive network of over 8,000 global dealerships and its Ford+ plan to transition toward connected, electric vehicles. Stellantis maintains a diverse portfolio of 14 iconic brands and a lean debt profile relative to industry peers.

The Motley Fool • Sep 18, 2026

Canada Ready to Clawback Stellantis Cash Unless Production Resumes at Toronto-Area Factory

The plant, in Brampton, Ontario, has been idle since 2024, and Stelantis is in advanced talks to sell that factory to a Canadian armored-car maker.

WSJ • Sep 18, 2026

Automakers Urge Trump Not to Allow Chinese Cars Into U.S. Ahead of Xi Summit

A group representing carmakers and dealers warned against any deal that might allow the sale or manufacture of Chinese cars in the U.S.

WSJ • Sep 18, 2026

Stellantis' $25 Billion Gamble: Can a Fresh and Balanced Strategy Spark a Turnaround in Its Profit Engine?

North America will be a critical region for Stellantis' global turnaround to be a success. Stellantis is tackling North America with big investments and a focus on both ends of the market, more affordable vehicles and high-end variants.

The Motley Fool • Sep 17, 2026

Automaker Stocks Rally as Rotation Lifts Cyclicals: General Motors Climbs 4%, Stellantis Rises 4%, Ford Gains 3%, Tesla Adds 2%

Automaker stocks are moving together in Thursday morning trading, and the uniformity of the bid says more about the day than any single release.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 17, 2026

Stellantis Could Face Strike Threat in Canada Over Factory Sale

The union representing more than 9,000 Stellantis employees said it could be in a strike position in the coming weeks unless the carmaker changes course on its plan to sell a Toronto-area factory to a defense firm.

WSJ • Sep 17, 2026

What's Going On With the Slide in Stellantis Stock?

Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) shares are trading lower Wednesday. Berenberg downgraded the stock to Hold from Buy and sharply cut its price target the previous session, citing weak margin recovery in North America.

Benzinga • Sep 16, 2026