Automakers including major U.S. manufacturers are urging Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles, citing security risks tied to their embedded software and hardware systems. The industry group argues that potential vulnerabilities in these components could pose national security threats, prompting calls for legislative action. With global supply chains increasingly intertwined, the push highlights growing tensions over automotive technology standards. The debate centers on balancing trade relationships with safeguarding critical infrastructure.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing GM, Ford, Toyota and others, is calling on Congress to enact a Chinese vehicle ban tied to connected software and hardware concerns.
