September 23, 2024 at 02:31PM
The US Commerce Department plans to ban connected vehicle technology and vehicles from Chinese and Russian sources. The proposed rule would prohibit the import and sale of such technology, citing national security concerns about potential spying. The ban would apply to vehicles starting with model year 2027, with provisions for exemptions and potential changes to the rule.
The US Commerce Department has announced plans to propose a rule banning the import and sale of vehicle connectivity system or automated driving system hardware or software made by manufacturers with connections to China or Russia. This is in response to concerns about the potential for these technologies to be used for spying on the US. If passed, the rule would restrict the use of Chinese automotive tech in vehicles in the US, with potential implementation beginning as early as model year 2027 for software provisions and model year 2030 for hardware restrictions. The proposed rules also include provisions for manufacturers to apply for exemptions. This could have implications for US automakers that make vehicles in China for sale in the US. Additionally, the Biden Administration has previously increased tariffs on Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles.