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. Lawmakers are now weighing whether to advance legislation that would block such imports. The push highlights growing tensions over technology and supply chain dependencies in the automotive 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.
