Automakers including GM, Ford, and Toyota are urging Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles, citing concerns over connected software and hardware security risks. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation argues that national security and cyber vulnerabilities could be exacerbated by reliance on Chinese automotive technology. Industry leaders warn that without legislative action, potential threats to critical infrastructure and consumer data may grow. The push highlights deepening tensions between U.S. policymakers and Chinese manufacturing 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.
