"US Customs Halts German Luxury Car Imports Due to Chinese Parts Controversy"
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The US has impounded thousands of Bentley, Porsche, and Audi vehicles at its ports due to a single part made by a Chinese supplier on a sanctions list for using forced labor in Xinjiang. Pressure is mounting on Volkswagen to exit its joint venture in Xinjiang, while German chemical giant BASF plans to divest from two joint ventures in the region. The US demands the origin of every component in imported vehicles, impacting global supply chains and leading to rising costs for US corporations and consumers. Meanwhile, China's ability to produce its own chips in response to US sanctions is reshaping the global technology landscape.
- US Impounds Thousands of German Vehicles Over One Tiny Part Made in China Mish Talk
- Chinese Slave Labor Allegations Hold Up VW’s Audi, Porsche, Bentley Vehicles at U.S. Ports MotorTrend
- Volkswagen and BASF Are Reconsidering Ties to Xinjiang, China The New York Times
- Volkswagen Cars Blocked by US Customs Over Part From China Voice of America - VOA News
- US Porsche, Bentley and Audi imports held up over banned Chinese part Financial Times
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