Ford's top executive says allowing Chinese automakers to sell their cars in the U.S. would be “devastating” to American manufacturing.
April 13, 2026China News Updates
Transport Topics provides essential updates on China logistics news, including tariff developments, supply chain shifts, and trade policy changes. Our reporting delivers a global perspective on how Chinese manufacturing and transport trends impact U.S. freight, warehousing, and shipping operations.
Geely Unveils AI-Powered Tech to Take on Toyota
The i-HEV technology combines intelligent driving functions, the cockpit and the chassis into a “single centralized brain,” and uses AI to optimize energy management.
April 13, 2026US Accuses China of Harassing Panama-Flagged Ships
The allegations add another point of tension between the U.S. and China ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing in May.
April 2, 2026Stellantis Weighs Canada EV Production With Chinese Partner
Stellantis is discussing options for building electric vehicles in Canada with its Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology, according to sources.
April 1, 2026Passengers Stranded as 100 Robotaxis Halt in Traffic
A preliminary investigation indicates more than 100 robotaxis came to a halt because of a “system malfunction,” police in the Chinese city of Wuhan said in a statement.
April 1, 2026Trump-Xi Summit on Track Even as Iran War Drags On
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said preparations for President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are on track.
March 31, 2026China Starts Trade Probes Against US Before Xi-Trump Summit
The move is a direct mirror of steps President Trump took to revive his tariff agenda after the Supreme Court last month struck down some of his tariffs.
March 27, 2026Windrose’s First US Deliveries Due in May Through Xos
Customer deliveries of Windrose tractors are expected to begin in May, Xos CEO Dakota Semler told Transport Topics in an exclusive interview.
March 26, 2026Trump, Xi Set Beijing Summit for May 14-15 After Delay
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping will hold their highly anticipated summit in Beijing May 14-15, following a delay that brought uncertainty to relations.
March 25, 2026'China Speed' Is the Global Auto Industry's New Benchmark
Global automakers' new yardstick is defined by rapid-fire development cycles, software-first design and relentless cost compression born of China’s EV boom.
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