REUTERS/Amanda Andrade Rhoades/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Republican lawmakers on Wednesday urged the U.S. Treasury Department to conduct a security review over China-linked ownership of Gotion Inc, which plans to build electric vehicle battery plants in Michigan and Illinois, arguing its management is under Beijing's sway.
The move is the latest push by Republicans to question Chinese-linked EV battery producers looking to set up shop in the U.S., possibly with access to taxpayer funding.
The governors of Michigan and Illinois have announced plans for Gotion to open EV plants in their states, facilities expected to create thousands of jobs.
Those include the company's founder Li Zhen and his son whom, they said, were members of CCP organizations.
The Treasury Department, Gotion and Gotion High-Tech did not respond immediately to requests for comment.
Persons:
Marco Rubio, Amanda Andrade Rhoades, Janet Yellen, Li Zhen, Joe Biden, Tesla, Ford, Michael Martina, Timothy Gardner
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Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, Republican, Wednesday, U.S . Treasury Department, Gotion Inc, Foreign Investment, China's Communist Party, Germany's Volkswagen AG, Gotion, Tech, CCP, Treasury Department, Republicans, CATL, Thomson
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Ukraine, Washington , U.S, China, Michigan, Illinois, U.S, United States