Industry groups representing major automakers are urging Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles, citing concerns over potential risks tied to their connected software and hardware systems. The push comes amid growing debates over national security and supply chain vulnerabilities in automotive technology. Lawmakers are now weighing whether to intervene in a sector where foreign-made electric and conventional vehicles are increasingly competing with domestic manufacturers. The move highlights broader tensions between economic competition and cybersecurity priorities in the transportation sector.
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.
