Commenter cites BYD Shark truck under Protecting America From Chinese Cars Act
A commenter on a Global News article said a BYD Shark truck owner would not want to visit the United States if the protecting america from chinese cars act passes. The exchange tied the bill to Chinese EVs, border travel and the kind of ownership questions that can follow a sales restriction.
BYD Shark and border travel
One commenter wrote, “I own own one myself, A BYD Shark truck, even though it’s a hybrid.” Another said, “If the Yanks don’t want me to ever come for a visit in my BYD then it’s their loss.” Those comments put a personal line under the bill’s reach: a vehicle owner was not talking about a purchase in theory, but about whether the truck could travel across the border.
The same thread framed the issue around price and quality. One commenter said, “Quality wise I’d rate it against any North American built truck and the best part it’s almost half the price.” Another said, “BYDs factory is one of the most sophisticated on the planet and yes I’ve been there.”
National security and labor claims
The discussion also turned to the argument some commenters used to support restrictions. One wrote, “Canada and the U.S. banned Huawei in 2022... why did we do this you ask? National Security concerns..” Another said, “Good. The vehicles are made with forced labour.”
Not every commenter accepted the premise behind the bill. One asked, “At what point did the US become so afraid of competition?” Another wrote, “I think if you are dumb enough to buy a Chinese made vehicle then I don’t really care if you get turned around at the border.” The thread left the argument where it often lands online: on whether the restriction is about security, labor, or blocking competition.
Global News comment thread
The comments appeared under a Global News article titled “Eyeing a Chinese EV? You may not be able to drive into the U.S. if bill passes - National | Globalnews.ca.” The thread shows how the bill is being discussed less as a policy line and more as a practical issue for owners who buy Chinese-made vehicles and may want to cross into the United States.
For readers considering a Chinese EV, the immediate takeaway is simple: the debate is not limited to buying a vehicle. In the comments, owners and critics are already talking about what could happen at the border if the bill becomes law.
