Protecting American Autoworkers from China Act of 2024

S 3831 (Protecting American Autoworkers from China Act of 2024) increases the import duty on automobiles originating in China to 100% under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). This directly affects Chinese automakers exporting vehicles to the U.S., as it would significantly raise costs for their vehicles. The bill modifies existing tariff rates in HTS heading 8703 to replace current duty rates with 100% for all Chinese-origin vehicles, defined as those produced in China, made by Chinese-controlled entities, or produced under Chinese entity control. The U.S. Trade Representative must adjust international trade agreements to accommodate this tariff increase while complying with existing U.S. obligations under GATT 1947.