1、Not Chinas Fault:Americas Auto Dilemma Authors:Yilun ZhangZhangchen WangOctober 2025October 2025Not Chinas Fault:Americas Auto Dilemma authors:yILUN Zhang&zHANGCHEN wANGJoint Project of the icas Trade n Technology Program and icas Blue Carbon Climate Change ProgramABOUT ICASThe Institute for China-A
2、merica Studies is an independent think tank in Washington D.C.ICAS focuses on the evolving dynamics in the U.S.-China relationship to promote greater collaboration and mutual understanding through sincere exchanges of fresh ideas,objective policy-oriented research,and fair assessments of this critic
3、al bilateral relationship.Our research covers U.S.-China strategic relations,maritime security,economics,trade and technology relations,climate change and environment policy,global governance,and other issues central to the bilateral relationship.Ultimately,we aim to provide a window into the worldv
4、iews of both the United States and China,and thereby serve as a vehicle to promote greater understanding between these two countries and societies.ICAS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.ICAS takes no institutional positions on policy issues.The views expressed in this document are those of the aut
5、hor(s)alone.2025 by the Institute for China-America Studies.All rights reserved.Institute for China-America Studies 1919 M St.NW Suite 310 Washington,DC 20036202 968-0595|www.chinaus-icas.orgACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to express my deepest gratitude to those who have generously shared their time,i
6、nsights,and support throughout the development of this report.Mr.Jian(Jerry)Hong offered invaluable perspectives and inspiration on automobile manufacturing.My old friend,Mr.Lin Yang,provided a first-hand view of the American manufacturing industry,grounding many of the arguments presented here.My c