Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin and Republican Senator Bernie Moreno are seeking unanimous Senate approval this week. The bill would put the existing restrictions into law and prevent the White House from granting waivers for Chinese vehicles to be sold in the U.S. The push comes as President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, while Trump has said he would accept Chinese automakers building vehicles in the United States. U.S. automakers and industry groups have urged the administration to keep Chinese manufacturers out of the American market.

The invitation came after Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Rubio said bringing leaders who disagree into the same room can create an opportunity to address major disputes. The move comes as Russia continues its war in Ukraine, with Lavrov telling the UN Security Council that Moscow would not pause its military operation. Zelenskyy has separately said he would be willing to meet Putin at the December G20 if both were invited.

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Ukraine’s president called for continued pressure on Moscow’s economy and war machine. Zelenskyy’s remarks come as Ukraine seeks continued international support for sanctions and other measures aimed at limiting Russia’s ability to fund its military operations.

The U.S. delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly at the start of Pezeshkian's speech. Iran's president also said Tehran would not give up its right to a peaceful nuclear program. The speech came as Washington and Tehran remain far apart on ending the war, although diplomatic contacts have continued through mediators.