America Considers Ban On All Chinese Cars

The U.S. Commerce Department is proposing a significant regulation that would prohibit the use of key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads.

This move, driven by national security concerns, could block nearly all Chinese cars from entering the U.S. market. The Biden administration has voiced concerns over data collection and the potential for foreign manipulation of connected vehicles, prompting an investigation earlier this year.

The proposed regulation would affect Chinese automakers and force U.S. automakers to phase out Chinese components used in domestic vehicles over the coming years. It would prevent the testing of Chinese self-driving cars in the U.S. and extend restrictions to vehicle software and hardware from other U.S. adversaries, including Russia.

The proposal, first reported by Reuters, aims to ensure that critical U.S. infrastructure, including vehicles, remains protected from potential sabotage or remote control by foreign entities. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the risk of vehicles being used for surveillance or remote control, leading to accidents or other disruptions.

The proposed software ban would take effect in the 2027 model year, with the hardware ban following by 2030. Automakers like General Motors and Toyota are expected to face challenges adapting to the new rules but may seek exemptions on a case-by-case basis. Buick, Lincoln, Polestar, and Volvo all sell cars in the US that are made in China.

This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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