Facing the growing international competitiveness of Chinese automobiles, several mainstream American auto giants have chosen not to compete fairly but instead to join forces in urging Congress to legislate a permanent ban on Chinese cars entering the US market. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents nearly all major US automakers such as General Motors, Ford, Toyota, and Volkswagen, has hyped claims of surveillance and national security risks associated with Chinese cars and cited the rapid expansion of Chinese automobiles in the European market as an example to pressure Congress, hoping to use the brief window after the midterm elections when Congress reconvenes to push through a ban bill before the end of the year—a bill that has already passed the relevant Senate committee and gained support from over a hundred representatives. The automakers involved had previously publicly acknowledged that Chinese automobiles have outstanding advantages in R&D speed, cost, and technology, and some automakers such as Ford have stated they will still cooperate with Chinese companies in specific areas. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly and explicitly opposed the unreasonable suppression by the US side, urging it to respect the principles of market economy and fair competition. The shareholding restriction clause of the ban will also affect multiple foreign automakers with Chinese shareholdings, including Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Aston Martin, sparking controversy within Congress, with proponents trying to adjust the clause to avoid these brands being shut out of the US market.