New York, Oct 3, 2026 (AFP) - Asian carmakers besting US rivals at home, China poised to strike

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Major US automakers have watched their domestic market share shrink even more thanks to their Asian competitors -- a situation that may worsen if Chinese firms are able to enter the US market, an idea floated by President Donald Trump. "The broader market story continues to be the growing (sales), and mostly on the strength of Asian automakers," said Charlie Chesbrough, a senior economist at Cox Automotive. The analyst said that Asian brands are......

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