Learn more about why the US is planning to prohibit Chinese car tech over national security concerns. Is it a threat to national security?

China’s commerce ministry has urged the U.S. to drop proposed restrictions on Chinese auto software and hardware, saying it will take the “necessary measures” to protect national companies.

The White House has published an official ‘fact sheet’ to keep us all informed about the threats to US national security from connected cars

Bans on Chinese software and hardware could be introduced from the 2027 model year. Analysts have warned car manufacturers not to become complacent. Industry experts don’t believe recent US tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and vehicles with Chinese software and hardware will keep these vehicles out of the local market indefinitely.

Biden administration officials cast the threat of Chinese vehicles and technology as both a national-security threat that could enable espionage and an economic threat.

Says proposed action is a proactive measure designed to protect US national security and the safety of US drivers