The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade association in the US automotive sector, is urging Congress to implement a permanent ban on Chinese connected vehicles, software, and hardware, framing the request as a national security measure. In a letter to key congressional leaders, including the House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader, the Alliance expressed concern over China’s strategy to dominate the global automotive market with vehicles that could potentially compromise sensitive data.
President John Bozzella emphasized the urgency for Congress to act swiftly, as these vehicles, which have not yet penetrated the US market, are already gaining traction in other regions. He highlighted that Chinese automakers are aggressively marketing subsidized vehicles with technologies that can collect and transmit critical consumer information to the Chinese government. The proposed ban would encompass not just imports but also the sale and manufacture of these vehicles and components, signaling a significant shift in how national security intersects with trade policy.
For more information, you can view the full statement from the Alliance here.
