Emanuel: China's Auto Industry Exports Are Rising While Profits Are Down 20%
Rahm Emanuel · Rahm Emanuel: Trump's Foreign Policy, China, Europe's Decline, Immigration & DSA vs Democrats · Aug 12, 2026 · at 6:26
Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel discusses Chinese manufacturing overcapacity and margin pressure.
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“As an example, their auto industry is now exporting more cars, and their profits are down 20%.”
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