Major automakers, including GM, Ford, and Toyota, are urging Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles over security risks linked to their connected software and hardware systems. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation argues that potential vulnerabilities in these systems could pose national security threats. Lawmakers are now weighing whether to address these concerns through legislative action. The push highlights growing tensions between automotive safety and geopolitical considerations in the U.S. market.
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.