Senator Rubio is advocating for increased tariffs in an effort to curb what he perceives as China 'flooding' the US auto markets. The Senator's proposal aims to address the imbalance in trade between the two countries, particularly in the automotive sector.
China has been a major player in the global automotive industry, with its production capacity and competitive pricing. However, Senator Rubio argues that China's practices, such as subsidizing its auto industry and imposing tariffs on US vehicles, have created an unfair advantage that is detrimental to American automakers.