US may effectively ban Chinese-made vehicles over national security concerns

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Jack Aylmer Energy Correspondent

By Jack Aylmer (Energy Correspondent), Jack Henry (Video Editor)

The U.S. government may soon effectively prohibit the entry of Chinese-made vehicles as part of a new proposal aimed at addressing national security concerns. On Monday, Sept. 23, the Biden administration announced that it is considering new regulations that would restrict the use of certain Chinese technology in vehicles operating on American roads.

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“Chinese automakers are seeking to dominate connected vehicle technologies in the United States and globally, posing new threats to our national security, including through our supply chains,” the White House said in a statement regarding the move. “The Biden-Harris administration is committed to ensuring that our automotive supply chains are resilient and secure from foreign threats.”

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This proposal by the U.S. Commerce Department focuses on banning the use of key Chinese software and hardware in “connected” vehicles. Connected vehicles are those equipped with network hardware enabling internet access as well as data-sharing capabilities with devices both inside and outside the car. The new rule would extend to similar technology from other foreign adversaries, including Russia. Officials cited the potential for foreign countries to use these systems for espionage or sabotage.

“When foreign adversaries build software to make a vehicle that means it can be used for surveillance, can be remotely controlled, which threatens the privacy and safety of Americans on the road,” Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said. “In an extreme situation, a foreign adversary could shut down or take control of all their vehicles operating in the United States all at the same time.”

According to the government, this connected technology could allow foreign entities to monitor U.S. drivers or disrupt vehicle systems, potentially leading to accidents or the blocking of roadways. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that the more vehicles utilizing these technologies are deployed in the U.S., the higher the risk of malicious interference.

“Connected vehicles and the technology they use bring new vulnerabilities and threats, especially in the case of vehicles or components developed in the P.R.C. and other countries of concern,” Sullivan said. “With potentially millions of vehicles on the road, each with 10- to 15-year lifespans the risk of disruption and sabotage increases dramatically.”

The proposed ban would require automakers to phase out the use of these technologies in the coming years. For software-related components, the restrictions would take effect beginning with vehicles from the 2027 model year, while hardware bans would apply starting in 2029. The Commerce Department is offering a 30-day public comment period on the proposed rule before the Commerce Department plans to finalize the regulation by January 20th, 2025.

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[JACK AYLMER]

The U.S. government may effectively ban all Chinese-made vehicles from entering the country. The move comes as part of a Monday announcement from the Biden administration aimed at addressing concerns over national security.

The Commerce Department is proposing new rules over national security concerns. It would prohibit key Chinese software and hardware from being used in connected vehicles on American roads. Almost all newer cars and trucks are considered “connected” due to their use of network hardware that allows internet access, giving them the ability to share data with devices both inside and outside the vehicle.

The ban would extend to vehicles with software or hardware produced by other U.S. foreign adversaries, including Russia. This planned regulation would also force major automakers to remove these features from their cars in the coming years. Officials say this technology could be used for surveillance or to shut down American vehicles, potentially causing crashes and blocking U.S. roadways.

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan believes the more of these vehicles that come into use, the higher the risk of potential sabotage. The Commerce Department is giving the public 30 days to comment on the proposal and hopes to finalize it by January 20th. If it moves forward, the software prohibitions would apply to all vehicles starting with a model year of 2027, while the hardware ban would go into effect in 2029.

For Straight Arrow News, I’m Jack Aylmer.