The designation comes as the automaker looks to capitalize on positive consumer sentiment and break into the North American market.

Trump administration has designated top China firms as ‘Chinese military companies’ operating in the United States.

Trump administration has designated top China firms as ‘Chinese military companies’ operating in the United States.

America has released a new list of Chinese companies it believes support Beijing's military. Major firms like Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD are included. Other companies like WuXi…

Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD were on the list of companies believed to be aiding the Chinese military and operating in the U.S.