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 geopolitical tensions and supply chain concerns growing, the push highlights deepening divisions over automotive trade and technology standards. Lawmakers now face pressure to weigh economic impacts against cybersecurity and defense priorities in shaping policy.
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.
