A national security restriction on the use of some auto parts manufactured in China and Russia on American roadways beginning in 2027 has been proposed by the U.S. Commerce Department on Monday.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo disclosed the proposal in a statement.
The proposal results from an investigation into the potential threats to national security posed by Chinese internet-connected car technology, which was started in February by the US Department of Commerce.
The Biden administration has expressed growing concern that data acquired by Chinese automakers and tech companies could be used for espionage or to harm US infrastructure.
Many modern cars are internet-connected, allowing them to interface with external systems for navigation, safety features, and data storage.
Officials are concerned that Chinese corporations would exploit these connections to obtain critical information or even alter vehicle operations remotely.
Newsng gathered that the regulations that were unveiled today go beyond software. It would also include any hardware—such as Bluetooth, cellphone, Wi-Fi, and satellite components—that links a car to the outside world.
In the coming years, the rules will compel American automakers and suppliers to take hardware and software manufactured in China out of their cars.
The Biden administration imposed fresh duties on Chinese imports earlier this month. These included a 100% levy on electric vehicles and increased prices on batteries and essential minerals made in China.
We earlier reported that the Biden administration is set to make plans to prohibit the sales of Kaspersky Labs’ antivirus software in the US.
According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the company has a sizable U.S. clientele that includes state and municipal governments as well as providers of vital infrastructure.
