Washington, Nov. 4 -- A major US automotive industry association has urged lawmakers to introduce a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles, citing national security concerns, surveillance risks and the potential threat posed by subsidised Chinese imports to American manufacturers, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

Alliance for Automotive Innovation President John Bozzella told members of Congress on November 2 that the United States must protect its domestic automobile market from a potential influx of Chinese vehicles, which he said could threaten national security and undermine manufacturers with long-standing investments in American communities.

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation represents major automakers, including Ge...