U.S. Commerce Department Proposes Ban on Chinese Software and Hardware in Vehicles Over National Security Concerns
[Source – businesstoday] The ban on Chinese software and hardware in vehicles is set to take a significant step forward as the U.S. Commerce Department proposed a new regulation aimed at prohibiting these components in connected vehicles on American roads. This measure would effectively bar nearly all Chinese-made cars from entering the U.S. market and pose challenges to major automakers who rely on global supply chains. The regulation, first reported by Reuters, is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to protect U.S. infrastructure and citizens from potential threats posed by foreign adversaries. The proposal would require automakers in the coming years to ban on Chinese software and hardware from vehicles in the United States, a move that could have wide-reaching implications for the automotive industry. Concerns Over Data Security and Foreign Manipulation The Biden administration has expressed deep concerns regarding the potential for Chinese compan...