Trial lawyers, unions seen hobbling U.S. in race to beat China on driverless cars

The U.S. is in a battle with China over who will dominate the market when automated vehicles transport people and goods without anyone behind the steering wheel or even without steering wheels at all.

A bill intended to help U.S. companies compete has been stalled for two years, largely because of trial lawyers’ demands, said Republican congressional aides involved with the legislation.

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