A new analysis from the Center for Automotive Research shows how the explosive global growth of Chinese brands has left U.S. automakers in the dust.
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Protectionist trade policies may buy Detroit automakers some time, but they can't hide the U.S. auto industry's deteriorating global competitiveness forever.
Why it matters: American consumers don't see Chinese brands like BYD, Geely, Chery or Xiaomi in dealerships, so the rise of Chinese competition can feel theoretical.
Detroit's big 3 have lost 16 points of global market share in 20 years as Chinese automakers surged from under 1% to 12%.
China's auto industry, despite softness in its home market, is pressuring legacy automakers in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
There's a realization across the industry that China's ascendance is both a business threat and a national security risk.
The U.S. auto industry's retreat from China is accelerating, while Chinese automakers are inching closer to the American market.
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